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Case No. 18683Criminal damage · Co. Tipperary

Gardaí investigate smashing of windows in four cars in Tipperary Town

Between midnight on Thursday 4 January and 6am on Friday 5 January 2024, the side windows of four cars parked at Lakelands, James Connolly Park, St Michael's Avenue and Pearse Park in Tipperary Town were smashed. Gardaí believe the culprits intended to steal the vehicles, but none were taken. The incident was reported on 9 January 2024, when gardaí linked it to a wider crime spree. A Tipperary Garda Station spokesman appealed for information, and gardaí in Clonmel urged motorists to lock unattended vehicles. As of the report, no arrests, suspects or charges had been reported.

  1. Reported9 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The side windows of four parked cars were smashed.
Where
The cars were parked at Lakelands, James Connolly Park, St Michael's Avenue and Pearse Park in Tipperary Town.
When
The damage occurred between midnight on Thursday 4 January and 6am on Friday 5 January 2024.
Cause
Gardaí believe the culprits' motive was to try to steal the vehicles, but none were taken.
Investigation
  • Gardaí linked the incident to a wider crime spree.
  • A Tipperary Garda Station spokesman appealed to anyone with information to contact the station at (062) 80670.
  • Gardaí in Clonmel urged motorists to lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended.
Charges
No arrests, suspects or charges were reported.
Other details
The incident was first reported by Tipperary Live on 9 January 2024.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSide windows in four cars were smashed. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe four cars were parked at Lakelands, James Connolly Park, St Michael’s Avenue and Pearse Park in Tipperary Town. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe damage happened between midnight on Thursday, 4 January and 6am on Friday, 5 January 2024. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the culprits' motive was to steal the vehicles, though none were taken. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationA Tipperary Garda Station spokesman appealed for anyone with information to contact the station. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2024
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate smashing of windows in four cars in Tipperary Town

    First report of the incident. Gardaí appealed for information and linked it to a wider crime spree, with no arrests or suspects reported.