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Case No. 19027Burglary · Co. Offaly · 24 Nov 2023

Gardaí appeal over white VW Golf suspected in Offaly burglaries

On 24 November 2023, gardaí in Co Offaly appealed for information about a white Volkswagen Golf suspected to have been involved in burglaries in Clara and Ballycumber. The car was reported to have been involved in a burglary that afternoon, and gardaí said a number of males were in it. The suspect is listed as a man, and no name is given. The appeal, first published on 24 November and updated on 25 November 2023, asks the public to look out for the car and contact gardaí with information, and no arrest or charge is reported, so the appeal is the latest development.

  1. Reported25 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí appealed for information about a white Volkswagen Golf suspected of involvement in burglaries.
Where
The suspected burglaries took place in Clara and Ballycumber, Co Offaly.
When
The car was reported to have been involved in a burglary on the afternoon of 24 November 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí said there were a number of males in the car.
  • The suspect is listed as a man, and no name is given.
  • The appeal was first published on 24 November 2023 and updated on 25 November 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí asked the public to look out for the car.
  • Anyone who spots the car or has information is asked to contact gardaí.
  • The articles report no arrest or charge.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing for information about a car involved in a burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe suspected burglaries took place in Clara and Ballycumber, Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary involving the car happened on the afternoon of the article's publication. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking the public to look out for the car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who spots the car or has information is asked to contact gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe suspect vehicle is a white Volkswagen Golf. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said there were a number of males in the car. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 25 Nov2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Offaly Gardai issue appeal over car suspected in burglaries

    First report of the appeal. Gives the car make, colour and locations, says there were several males in the car, and asks the public to contact gardaí with information.

    suspect, male