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Case No. 14362Theft from a vehicle (suspected) · Co. Laois · 2 Mar 2025

Gardaí appeal for information after report of car interference in Stradbally

On Sunday night, 2 March 2025, Gardaí in Portlaoise began investigating a report of a person interfering with a car in Brockley Park, Stradbally, Co Laois. The Leinster Express, which first reported the case on 3 March 2025, understood that two cars were searched and items stolen from one of them, but Gardaí said they are unsure whether anything was taken. Gardaí received a report of a male being seen at a car, and no name, age or nationality has been given for him. No arrest or charge has been reported, and Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.

  1. Reported3 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating a single report of a person interfering with a car.
Where
The incident took place in Brockley Park, Stradbally, Co Laois.
When
  • The incident was reported as taking place on Sunday night, 2 March 2025.
  • The Leinster Express first reported the incident on 3 March 2025.
Other details
  • Gardaí describe a single report, while the Leinster Express understood that two cars were searched.
  • The Leinster Express understood that items were stolen from one of the two cars, but Gardaí said they are unsure whether anything was taken.
  • The man seen at the car has not been named, and no age or nationality has been given.
  • The offence is recorded as suspected theft from a vehicle.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received a report about a male being seen at a car.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a report of a person interfering with a car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereTwo cars were reportedly searched in Brockley Park, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident was reported as taking place on Sunday night. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received a report about a male being seen at a car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are unsure whether anything was taken. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2025
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating report of car being searched in Laois

    First report of the incident. Gardaí say they are unsure whether anything was taken, while the newspaper's understanding is that items were stolen from one of two cars searched.

    suspect, male