Ireland Gang steal two vehicles in aggravated burglary near Blessington
Three suspects approached a private house near Blessington, Co Wicklow, at about 11.30pm on Wednesday 14 August 2024 and tried to gain access to the vehicles there. One suspect, who appeared to be carrying a firearm, entered the property and took the keys to two vehicles, and the suspects drove them in convoy through Blessington village and on the N81 towards Dublin. A light grey Ford Transit, with its side door removed, was found the day after and a dark grey Vauxhall Insignia was also recovered the day after, fitted with plates from a similar vehicle in Tallaght. Gardaí at Blessington Garda Station issued an appeal for CCTV or dashcam footage on 4 October 2024, and no arrest or charge is reported in the sources.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Three suspects approached a private house and tried to gain access to the vehicles at the property.
- The suspect who appeared to be carrying a firearm entered the property and left with the keys to two vehicles.
- The suspects drove the two vehicles in convoy through Blessington village and on the N81 towards Dublin.
- A light grey Ford Transit had its side door removed, and tools and two boxed Velux windows were taken.
- Where
- The incident happened just outside Blessington, Co Wicklow, and is being investigated by Gardaí at Blessington Garda Station.
- When
- The incident happened on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at about 11.30pm.
- Weapon
- One suspect appeared to be carrying a firearm.
- Other details
- Suspect 1 was described as wearing a two-tone black and grey North Face jacket with hood, a red scarf covering the face, grey tracksuit bottoms and black runners.
- Investigation
- A dark grey Vauxhall Insignia was recovered the day after, fitted with registration plates from a similar vehicle in a nearby Tallaght area.
- Gardaí asked for CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist the investigation.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge is reported in the sources.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThree suspects approached a private house and tried to gain access to the vehicles at the property. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe suspect who appeared to be carrying a firearm gained access to the property and left with the keys of two vehicles. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe suspects drove the two vehicles in convoy through Blessington village and on the N81 towards Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
- whatA light grey Ford Transit had its side door removed, and tools and two boxed Velux windows were taken. (kildarenow.com)
- whatSuspect 1 was wearing a two-tone black/grey North Face jacket with hood, a red scarf covering the face, grey tracksuit bottoms and black runners. (kildarenow.com)
- whereGardaí at Blessington Garda Station are investigating an aggravated burglary just outside Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident happened on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at about 11.30pm. (kildarenow.com)
- weaponOne suspect appeared to be carrying a firearm. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationA dark grey Vauxhall Insignia was recovered the day after, fitted with registration plates from a similar vehicle in a nearby Tallaght area. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí asked for CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist the investigation. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Oct2024Garda appeal after gang steal two vehicles from home near Blessington
Kildare Now report published 4 October 2024 with a Garda appeal. The article gives the incident date as Wednesday 14 August 2024, which is not consistent with the publication date.
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