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Case No. 18314Theft · Co. Limerick · 1 Feb 2024

Gardaí appeal for information after haylage theft in Clarina, Limerick

On Thursday 1 February 2024, between 6.30pm and 10.30pm, 28 bales of haylage were stolen from outside a house in Ferrybridge, Clarina, County Limerick, after a courier had delivered them earlier that day. Gardaí believe the thief used a van or small truck and estimate that loading would have taken about 20 minutes if one person acted alone. No victim or suspect is named in the reports. On 12 February 2024 the Limerick Post reported that Gardaí were appealing for information, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported12 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • 28 bales of haylage were stolen from outside a house.
  • The haylage had been delivered by a courier earlier on the day of the theft.
Where
The theft happened in Ferrybridge, Clarina, County Limerick.
When
The theft happened on Thursday 1 February 2024, between 6.30pm and 10.30pm.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the reports.
Investigation
  • Gardaí believe the thief would have used a van or a small truck.
  • Gardaí estimate loading the bales would have taken around 20 minutes if the thief acted alone.
  • Gardaí appealed for anyone who witnessed the theft or has information to contact Gardaí in Patrickswell on 061 355 103.
Other details
Garda John Finnerty described the theft as a very unusual crime.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • what28 bales of haylage were stolen from outside a house after being delivered by a courier earlier that day. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened in Ferrybridge, Clarina, County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened between 6.30pm and 10.30pm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí believe the thief would have used a van or a small truck. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí estimate loading the bales would have taken around 20 minutes if the thief was acting alone. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for anyone who witnessed anything or has information to contact Gardaí in Patrickswell. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGarda John Finnerty described the theft as a very unusual crime. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2024
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick Gardaí appeal for information into "unusual" crime

    First report of the theft. Adds the location, the time window, the courier delivery, the suspected vehicle type and the Patrickswell appeal contact number.