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Case No. 19889Theft · Co. Laois · 5 Sep 2023

Garda appeal after e-scooter theft from young person in Portlaoise

An e-scooter was reportedly stolen from a young person in Portlaoise, County Laois, on the Old Knockmay road at 9.10 am on 5 September 2023. Gardaí say two youths dressed in black, who tried to cover their faces, assaulted the young person and took the electric scooter, then headed towards Clonminham Industrial Estate. On 7 September 2023 Gardaí appealed for dash cam footage and sightings from the area. No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • An e-scooter was reportedly stolen from a young person in Portlaoise, County Laois.
  • Gardaí say two youths dressed in black, who tried to cover their faces, assaulted the young person and stole an electric scooter.
Where
The theft took place on the Old Knockmay road in Portlaoise.
When
The incident happened at 9.10 am on 5 September 2023.
Other details
  • The victim is described only as a young person, and no age or sex is given.
  • The suspects then headed towards Clonminham Industrial Estate.
  • No suspect has been named and no arrest has been reported.
Investigation
  • On 7 September 2023 Gardaí appealed for dash cam footage and sightings from the area.
  • The appeal covers Clonminham, Father Brown Avenue, Old Knockmay Road and the Mountrath Link Road.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn e-scooter was reportedly stolen from a young person in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo youths dressed in black attempted to cover their faces. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe two youths assaulted the young person and stole an electric scooter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened on the Old Knockmay road. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at 9.10 am on 5 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are particularly interested in anybody with dash cam footage from around the time of the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationMembers of the public are asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe suspects then headed towards Clonminham Industrial Estate. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Garda appeal after e-scooter theft from young person in Portlaoise

    Garda appeal for dash cam footage and sightings after an e-scooter theft; no suspect is named and no arrest is reported. Also records an assault on the young person during the theft.

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