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Case No. 21200Theft · Co. Kilkenny · 4 May 2023

Gardaí investigate theft of honesty box in Kilkenny

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a honesty box containing jams, tarts and eggs from the end of a lane in Killaloe, Callan, Co Kilkenny. The box was taken on Thursday 4 May 2023, between midday and 7pm. The reports name no victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is a Garda appeal for anyone with information to contact Callan Garda Station.

  1. Reported8 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating the theft of an honesty box and its contents of baked treats and eggs.
  • The honesty box contained jams, tarts and eggs.
Where
The honesty box was taken from the end of a lane in Killaloe, Callan, Co Kilkenny.
When
  • The theft happened on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
  • The box was taken at some point between midday and 7pm on that Thursday.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Callan Garda Station.
  • The reports name no suspect and no arrest has been reported.
Other details
The report was published by Kilkenny Live (kilkennypeople.ie); the article list gives 8 May 2023 and the byline gives 9 May 2023.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the theft of baked treats and eggs from a honesty box. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe box contained jams, tarts and eggs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe honesty box was taken from the end of a lane in Killaloe, Callan. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Thursday, 4 May 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe box was taken between midday and 7pm on Thursday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Callan Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2023
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate theft of honesty box in Kilkenny

    First report of the theft. Adds the location, the time window and the Garda appeal for information.