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Case No. 16319Attempted theft · Co. Laois · 11 Aug 2024

Gardaí appeal over attempted tool theft from van in Borris-in-Ossory, Laois

On Sunday 11 August 2024, at around 12 noon, two males were attempting to break into a van to steal tools in Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois. A neighbour disturbed them and they got into a dark coloured Audi and fled. Gardaí issued an appeal for information on 12 August 2024, asking witnesses and anyone with dash cam or video footage to contact Portlaoise Garda Station. No arrests or charges have been reported.

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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about an attempted theft of tools from a van in Laois.
  • Two males were attempting to break into a van when a neighbour disturbed them.
  • The two males got into a dark coloured Audi and fled the scene.
Where
The incident happened in Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois.
When
The incident happened at around 12 noon on Sunday 11 August 2024.
Cause
The two males fled after being disturbed by a neighbour.
Investigation
  • Gardaí want to speak to witnesses or anyone with dash cam or video footage from the area.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.
Other details
  • A separate completed tool theft from a van at Ossory Court, Borris-in-Ossory, on the Sunday night is recorded under case 16306 and is a different incident.
  • The appeal was reported by Leinster Express on 12 August 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing for information about an attempted theft of tools from a van in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo males were attempting to break into a van when a neighbour disturbed them. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe two males got into a dark coloured Audi and fled after being disturbed by the neighbour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Borris-in-Ossory. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 12 noon on Sunday 11 August. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information and want to speak to witnesses or anyone with dash cam or video footage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Aug2024
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal over attempted tool theft in Laois

    Reports an attempted theft of tools from a van at about noon on Sunday 11 August in Borris-in-Ossory, with two males fleeing in a dark coloured Audi after being disturbed. Existing case 16306 describes a completed tool theft from a van at Ossory Court, Borris-in-Ossory, on the Sunday night, so it is a different incident.

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