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Case No. 21076Impersonating a garda · Co. Tipperary · 5 May 2023

Gardaí investigate alleged garda impersonation near Nenagh

On 5 May 2023, in the Nenagh area of County Tipperary, the occupant of a car behind a female motorist switched on blue flashing lights, leading her to believe it was a patrol car. The woman, whose age and nationality are not given, was frightened, and the man, whose age and nationality are not given, left at speed without engaging with her. Gardaí at Nenagh Garda Station investigated the alleged impersonation of a garda and publicised the incident on 17 May 2023, asking the public to remain vigilant. As of that report, no suspect had been identified or arrested.

  1. Reported17 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The occupant of a car behind the woman switched on blue flashing lights, leading her to believe it was a patrol car.
Where
The incident happened in the Nenagh area of County Tipperary, where a female motorist was travelling.
When
  • The incident took place on 5 May 2023.
  • The report was published on 17 May 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Tipperary are investigating a report of someone allegedly impersonating a garda.
  • Sgt Declan O'Carroll of Nenagh Garda Station said the alleged incident is under investigation.
  • Gardaí want to highlight the incident and ask the public to remain vigilant.
Other details
  • The woman described the experience as frightening.
  • The occupant of the car, described as a man, did not engage with the woman and left at speed.
  • No suspect has been identified or arrested.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe occupant of a car behind the woman switched on blue flashing lights, leading her to believe it was a patrol car. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Nenagh area, where a female motorist was travelling. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Tipperary are investigating a report of someone allegedly impersonating a garda. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe occupant did not engage with the woman and left at speed. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherGardaí want to highlight the incident and ask the public to remain vigilant. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2023
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary garda alert after report car using blue flashing lights 'frightened' female

    Original report. Gardaí at Nenagh Garda Station are investigating and have asked the public to remain vigilant. No suspect has been identified or arrested.

    victim, femalesuspect, male