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Case No. 21724Theft · Co. Laois

Gardaí appeal over two shop thefts in Portarlington

Two separate thefts were carried out from the same store in Portarlington, Laois. A man and a woman are believed to be involved in the incidents. Gardaí are appealing for information to identify both suspects. The cases were featured on an edition of RTE's Crimecall in late March 2023.

  1. Reported29 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two separate thefts occurred from the same store.
Where
The store is in Portarlington, Laois.
When
No specific incident date is given; the cases were featured on an edition of RTE's Crimecall in late March 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí are looking to identify the man and woman involved.
Other details
  • A man and a woman are involved in the separate incidents.
  • The cases were featured on an edition of RTE's Crimecall.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo thefts occurred from the same store in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA man and a woman are involved in the separate incidents. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are looking to identify the man and woman involved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe incidents were featured on an edition of RTE's Crimecall. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Watch: Crimecall appeal over Laois shop thefts

    Brief teaser article for an RTE Crimecall segment featuring two shop thefts in Portarlington, Laois; no further details given.

    suspect, malesuspect, female