Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10457Theft · Co. Tipperary

Gardaí investigate diesel theft from Tipperary filling station

Gardaí are investigating the theft of roughly €400 worth of diesel from a forecourt at a filling station in County Tipperary. The date of the theft is not given, but the report was published on 16 March 2026. Gardaí say a man arrived in a van, filled up with diesel and then placed the pump into the van to fill an additional container. The suspect's age and nationality are not reported. As of 16 March 2026, no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reported16 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
  • Roughly €400 worth of diesel was stolen from a filling station forecourt.
  • Gardaí say the suspect arrived at the premises in a van and filled up with diesel.
Where
The theft happened at a forecourt in County Tipperary.
When
The incident date is not given; the report was published on 16 March 2026.
Cause
Gardaí say the suspect placed the pump into the rear of the van to fill an additional container.
Other details
The suspect is described only as a man; no age or nationality is given.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the theft of diesel from the filling station.
  • Tipperary Crime Prevention Officer Sgt John McCormack urged filling station operators to stay vigilant for suspicious activity on their forecourts.
  • Gardaí warned filling station owners to stay alert after the theft.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbout €400 worth of fuel was stolen. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe suspect arrived at the premises in a van and filled up with diesel. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe suspect placed the pump into the van to fill an additional container. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened at a forecourt in County Tipperary. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the theft of diesel from a filling station. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2026
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    BREAKING: Gardaí investigating diesel theft from Tipperary filling station

    Article published 16 March 2026 gives no date for the theft. It is the first report of this incident and describes the suspect's method.

    suspect, male