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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18389Theft from vehicle · Co. Tipperary

Gardaí renew security warning after car break-in spree in Clonmel

Gardaí reported a spree of late-night car break-ins and thefts in the Springfields area of Clonmel, Co Tipperary, over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, with 8 to 9 cars broken into and property from keys to handbags taken. The sources do not name any victim or suspect, and gardaí are seeking information on a white Toyota seen acting suspiciously in the area. No arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development, published on 6 February 2024, is a renewed garda appeal to motorists to lock their vehicles and remove valuables, with anyone holding CCTV or dashcam footage asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station.

  1. Reported6 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Property ranging from keys to handbags was stolen from the cars.
Where
The cars were broken into in the Springfields area of Clonmel and surrounding neighbourhoods, in County Tipperary.
When
The break-ins happened late at night over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend.
Other details
  • A garda spokesperson said between 8 and 9 cars were broken into.
  • The sources do not name any victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge is reported.
Cause
Gardaí say the break-ins to two parked cars at the weekend may be linked.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are seeking information on a white Toyota car seen acting suspiciously in the area.
  • Gardaí have renewed their appeal to people to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them.
  • Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or who saw suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatProperty ranging from keys to handbags was stolen from the cars. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe cars were broken into in the Springfields area of Clonmel and surrounding neighbourhoods. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe break-ins happened late at night over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have renewed their appeal to people to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking information on a white Toyota car seen acting suspiciously in the area. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or who saw suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say the break-ins to two parked cars at the weekend may be linked. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2024
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Gardaí renew security warning to motorists in wake of car break-in spree in Clonmel

    Reports a spree of 8 to 9 car break-ins and thefts in Clonmel's Springfields area over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, with a garda appeal and a white Toyota sought. No existing case matches this incident.