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Case No. 10115Theft of a vehicle · Co. Louth · 8 Apr 2026

Gardaí investigate car theft in Drumad, Dundalk

Gardaí are investigating the reported theft of a car in Drumad, Dundalk, County Louth, on the evening of Wednesday 8 April 2026, according to a Dundalk Democrat report. A separate report describes an alleged incident of criminal damage to a vehicle at Clarke Train Station, Dundalk, between 1:20am and 7:00pm on 8 April 2026. The reports name no victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest report says investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for information from the public.

  1. Reported9 Apr
    4 reports
  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 are investigating the theft of a car in Drumad, Dundalk, according to one report, while another describes alleged criminal damage to a vehicle.
Where
The theft is reported in Drumad, Dundalk, County Louth, and the criminal damage is reported at Clarke Train Station in Dundalk.
When
  • The theft is reported to have occurred on the evening of Wednesday 8 April 2026.
  • The criminal damage is reported to have occurred on 8 April 2026 between 1:20am and 7:00pm.
Other details
  • The reports do not name a victim or a suspect.
  • A separate community alert urged residents to remain vigilant after recent thefts in Ravensdale, which is not a specific case.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
Investigation
  • Investigations are ongoing.
  • Gardaí are appealing for information from the public.
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact Dundalk Garda Station on (042) 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged criminal damage to a vehicle. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatGardaí are investigating the theft of a car in Drumad, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA car was stolen in Drumad, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Clarke Train Station in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place in Drumad, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place in Drumad, Dundalk, County Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident is reported to have occurred on 8 April 2026 between 1:20am and 7:00pm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe car was stolen on the evening of Wednesday 8 April 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident is reported to have occurred on April 8, 2026, between 1:20am and 7:00pm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on the evening of Wednesday 8 April 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is urged to contact Dundalk Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line or any Garda station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for any information from the public. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are currently ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating and appealing for information from the public. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherLocals were urged to remain vigilant following recent thefts. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherAnyone with information is urged to contact Dundalk Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate car theft amid north Louth vehicle break-in warnings

    Reports the theft of a car in Drumad, Dundalk, with no arrest or suspect named. The article also mentions a community warning about thefts from vehicles in Ravensdale, which is not a specific case and is not recorded as a fact.

  2. 10 Apr2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí investigate alleged criminal damage to vehicle in Dundalk

    First report of the incident. Gives the reported time window and a garda appeal for information. No victim, suspect or arrest is named.

  3. 9 Apr2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí investigate after car stolen in north Louth

    Dundalk Democrat report published 9 April 2026 on the Drumad car theft, adding a garda appeal for information and a community alert urging residents to remain vigilant after recent thefts in Ravensdale.

  4. 9 Apr2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí investigate criminal damage incident at Dundalk train station

    This article places the incident at Clarke Train Station, Dundalk, and gives the time window of 1:20am to 7:00pm on 8 April 2026. It describes the offence as criminal damage to a vehicle and does not mention a theft or Drumad. It also gives the Dundalk Garda Station and Garda Confidential Line contact details for anyone with information.