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Case No. 6666Aggravated burglary · Co. Galway · 27 Jan 2024

Gardaí seek information on armed three-man gang after Caltra break-in

Three men armed with baseball bats and a knife broke into a home in Caltra, Co Galway, at around 8pm on Saturday 27 January 2024, and were disturbed by a person at home during the break-in. It was the second break-in in the area in two weeks, and locals are on high alert. Gardaí are seeking information on the three-man armed gang, and no arrests or charges have been reported. Galway Beo said it had contacted gardaí for an update, but the article published on 28 January 2024 contains no update.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an incident in which three men entered a home during a break-in in Co Galway.
  • The three men were disturbed during the break-in by a person at home, according to a source.
Where
The incident occurred in Caltra, Co Galway.
When
The incident occurred on Saturday night, 27 January 2024, at around 8pm.
Weapon
The three men were armed with baseball bats and a knife.
Other details
  • The break-in was the second in the area in the last two weeks.
  • Locals are on high alert.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are seeking information on the three-man armed gang.
  • Galway Beo contacted gardaí for an update, and the article published on 28 January 2024 reports no update.
Charges
No arrests or charges have been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a serious incident in Co Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThree men entered a home during a break-in. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThe three men were disturbed during the course of the break-in. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Caltra, Co Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday night, 27 January 2024, at around 8pm. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • weaponThe three men were armed with baseball bats and a knife. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking information on the three-man armed gang. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherThe break-in was the second in the area in the last two weeks. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherAccording to a source, the gang were disturbed by a person at home at the time. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherLocals are on high alert. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2024
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway garda warning after armed trio gang break in second time area hit in days

    First report of the Caltra home break-in. The article also reports an unrelated drug seizure and arrest in Rahoon on 24 January, which is not part of this case.

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