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Case No. 16968Theft · Co. Laois · 11 Jun 2024

Gardaí appeal after theft from car at Dunmore Woods, Durrow, Laois

On the morning of Tuesday 11 June 2024, between 9am and 10am, valuables were taken from a car at Dunmore Woods, Durrow, Co Laois, a popular wooded area. Cash and a wedding band were reportedly stolen after the car was prised open. Gardaí say the theft may be linked to break-ins to two parked cars at the weekend. No suspect or victim has been named and no arrest has been reported. On 12 June 2024, gardaí appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage, with Abbeyleix Garda Station as the contact point.

  1. Reported12 Jun
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  3. Charged
  4. In court
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Valuables were stolen from a car at Dunmore Woods, Durrow, Co Laois.
  • Cash and a wedding band were reportedly stolen.
Where
The theft took place at Dunmore Woods, Durrow, Co Laois, a popular wooded area.
When
The theft happened on the morning of Tuesday 11 June 2024, between 9am and 10am.
Cause
Gardaí say the car was prised open to gain entry.
Investigation
  • Gardaí say break-ins to two parked cars at the weekend may be linked to the theft.
  • No suspect or victim has been named in the reports.
  • Gardaí appeal to anyone who was in the area, may have witnessed anything suspicious, or has dashcam footage to come forward.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on 057 87 30580.
Other details
Gardaí are reminding people not to leave valuables in vehicles.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatValuables were stolen from a car at a wooded area in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCash and a wedding band were reportedly stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened at Dunmore Woods, Durrow, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened on the morning of Tuesday 11 June 2024, between 9am and 10am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe car was prised open to gain entry. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say break-ins to two parked cars at the weekend may be linked. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area, may have witnessed anything suspicious, or has dashcam footage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on 057 87 30580. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí are reminding people not to leave valuables in vehicles. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jun2024
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal following theft at Laois beauty spot

    Gives the location (Dunmore Woods, Durrow), the time window (9am to 10am), the items taken (cash and a wedding band), the method (car prised open) and a possible link to weekend break-ins to two parked cars. No suspect or victim is named.