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Case No. 6840Burglary · Co. Cork · 5 Jan 2024

Gardaí investigate credit union burglary in Ballinlough, Cork city

A burglary took place at the First South Credit Union on Ballinlough Road in Ballinlough, Cork city, on the morning of Friday 5 January 2024. A credit union spokesperson said no staff were harmed, and the branch closed for the day while other First South branches stayed open. Gardaí were called and launched an investigation. No suspect has been named, and the sources report no arrest, charge or court appearance. Gardaí said on the day that the investigation is ongoing.

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Key facts

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What happened
A burglary occurred at the First South Credit Union branch.
Where
The credit union is on Ballinlough Road in Ballinlough, Cork city, County Cork.
When
The burglary was reported on the morning of Friday, 5 January 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were called to the scene and launched an investigation.
  • A Garda spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing.
Other details
  • A credit union spokesperson said no staff were harmed during the incident.
  • The branch closed for the day, while other First South locations stayed open.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported in the sources.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported in the sources.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí were called to the scene at the First South Credit Union on Ballinlough Road. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called following reports of a burglary on Friday morning. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation has been launched into the matter. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the investigation is ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherNo staff were harmed during the incident, according to a credit union spokesperson. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe branch remained closed for the day, while other First South locations stayed open. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jan2024
    Reportedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating credit union burglary in Cork city

    Reports a burglary at the First South Credit Union on Ballinlough Road; no staff were harmed, the branch closed for the day, and no arrests are mentioned.