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Case No. 15462Theft · Co. Limerick · 7 Nov 2024

Gardaí appeal for information after motorbike theft in Castletroy, Limerick

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a red and white Benelli motorcycle, registered as 171 C, from the rear of Castletroy Retail Park in Limerick on 7 November 2024 at about 1.55pm. Gardaí say two youths in black clothing and balaclavas arrived on a scrambler bike and left with the motorcycle, but the sources do not give the owner's name or the suspects' ages or nationalities. The Limerick Post reported the theft on 15 November 2024, when Garda John Finnerty appealed for information to Henry Street Garda Station. As of that report, no suspect had been identified or arrested.

  1. Reported15 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating the theft of a red and white Benelli motorcycle registered as 171 C.
Where
The motorcycle was stolen from the rear of Castletroy Retail Park in Limerick.
When
The theft happened on 7 November 2024 at about 1.55pm.
Other details
  • Two youths arrived at the retail park on a scrambler bike.
  • The two youths were wearing black clothing and balaclavas.
  • Gardaí say the two youths left the retail park with the stolen motorcycle.
  • Garda John Finnerty said many customers were at the shops at the time of the theft.
Investigation
  • Garda John Finnerty appealed for anyone with information to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400.
  • The two suspects have not been identified, and no arrest had been reported as of 15 November 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the theft of a red and white Benelli motorcycle. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe motorcycle was stolen from the rear of the Castletroy Retail Park. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe motorcycle was stolen on 7 November at about 1.55pm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGarda John Finnerty appealed for anyone with information to contact Henry Street Garda Station. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTwo youths arrived on a scrambler bike. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe two youths were wearing black clothing and balaclavas. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe stolen motorcycle is registered as 171 C. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2024
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for information following motorbike theft in Castletroy

    First report of the theft. Gardaí appeal for information and name Garda John Finnerty. No suspect is identified or arrested. The article gives no year, so 2024 is taken from the publication date.

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