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Case No. 14985Burglary · Co. Limerick · 3 Jan 2025

Gardaí investigate home burglary in Dooradoyle, Limerick

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a residence in Cherry Drive, Glencairn, Dooradoyle, Limerick, on the night of Friday 3 January 2025, after 2am. Two people broke the lock on the front door to enter the house, and a homeowner disturbed them, after which they fled; they are described as dressed in all black and wearing balaclavas. The Limerick Leader first reported the case in January 2025, and Gardaí appealed to anyone who may have been in the area to come forward. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported10 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A burglary took place at a residence in Cherry Drive, Glencairn, Dooradoyle, Limerick.
Where
The burglary happened at a house in Cherry Drive, Glencairn, Dooradoyle, in a built-up housing estate in Limerick.
When
The burglary happened on the night of Friday 3 January 2025, after 2am.
Other details
  • The victim is the homeowner, whose house was entered without their consent.
  • Two people are alleged to have carried out the burglary.
  • The burglars broke the lock on the front door to gain entry.
  • The homeowner disturbed the intruders, who then fled the house.
  • The intruders are described as dressed in all black and wearing balaclavas.
Investigation
  • Sources differ on the investigating station: one gives Roxboro Road Garda Station, while the Limerick Leader quotes Sgt Michelle O'Halloran of Henry St garda station.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area to come forward.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe burglary took place at a residence in Cherry Drive, Glencairn, Dooradoyle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe burglary happened on the night of Friday 3 January, after 2am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is being led at Roxboro Road Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area to come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe burglars broke the lock on the front door to gain entry. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe homeowner disturbed the intruders, who then fled the house. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe intruders are described as dressed in all black and wearing balaclavas. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate home burglary in built-up Limerick housing estate

    Original report of the burglary. It gives the street, the method of entry, a description of the intruders, the investigating station and an appeal for witnesses.

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