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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20078Burglary · Co. Laois

Gardaí appeal for information after burglary in Rathdowney, Co Laois

A burglary took place at a house in the Donaghmore area of Rathdowney, Co Laois, between Friday 4 and Tuesday 8 August 2023, over the Bank Holiday weekend. Portlaoise Detective Branch is investigating, assisted by Rathdowney Garda Station. On 9 August 2023 Gardaí appealed for information about suspicious people or vehicles in the area and asked anyone with information to contact them at 057 86 74130. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported9 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A burglary took place at a house in Rathdowney, Co Laois.
Where
The house is in the Donaghmore area of Rathdowney.
When
The burglary happened between Friday 4 and Tuesday 8 August 2023, during the Bank Holiday weekend.
Investigation
  • The burglary is being investigated by Portlaoise Detective Branch, assisted by Rathdowney Garda Station.
  • Gardaí are appealing for anyone who noticed suspicious people or vehicles in the area during that period to come forward.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at 057 86 74130.
Other details
  • The Garda appeal was first reported by Leinster Express on 9 August 2023.
  • The sources give no victim details and report no arrest or charge.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary took place at a house in Rathdowney. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident was in the Donaghmore area of Rathdowney. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened between Friday 4 and Tuesday 8 August 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe burglary is being investigated by Portlaoise Detective Branch, assisted by Rathdowney Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about suspicious people or vehicles in the area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at 057 86 74130. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Aug2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Garda issue appeal over Laois burglary

    First report of the burglary, with the Garda appeal for information and details of the investigating units.