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Case No. 21507Theft · Co. Laois

Gardaí seek two 4x4 vehicles stolen from yards in the Midlands

Gardaí in Laois are seeking two 4x4 vehicles, a navy Toyota Landcruiser and a silver Suzuki Vitara, reported stolen from yards. One article says the theft was in the Midlands, and none gives the date of the theft. The Garda alert went out on Thursday, 13 April 2023, and Portlaoise Gardaí are investigating. No suspect has been named, arrested or charged. The latest development is a public appeal, published on 14 April 2023, asking people to call 999 immediately if they spot either vehicle.

  1. Reported13 Apr
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two 4x4 vehicles were stolen from yards.
  • One stolen vehicle is a navy Toyota Landcruiser with a registration number starting with 07 C.
  • The other stolen vehicle is a silver Suzuki Vitara with a registration starting with 04 TS, which may have been changed.
Where
The vehicles were reported stolen in Laois, and one article says they were stolen in the Midlands.
When
  • The Garda alert to find the vehicles went out on Thursday, 13 April 2023.
  • The articles give no date for the theft itself.
Investigation
  • Portlaoise Gardaí are investigating the theft of the two vehicles.
  • No suspect has been named, arrested or charged in the articles.
  • The public is asked to call 999 immediately if they spot either vehicle.
  • The public can also call Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100.
Other details
  • The Toyota Landcruiser may be bearing a 07C plate.
  • The alert was published by Leinster Express on 13 April 2023 and repeated by other local outlets on 14 April 2023.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo 4x4 vehicles were stolen from yards. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatOne stolen vehicle is a navy Toyota Landcruiser with a registration number starting with 07 C. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe other stolen vehicle is a silver Suzuki Vitara with a registration starting with 04 TS. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatOne stolen vehicle is a navy Toyota Landcruiser with a registration starting with 07 C. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatTwo 4x4 vehicles were stolen in the Midlands. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatOne stolen vehicle is a navy Toyota Landcruiser with a registration starting 07 C. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe other stolen vehicle is a silver Suzuki Vitara with a registration starting 04 TS, which may have been changed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe vehicles were reported stolen in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereBoth vehicles were stolen from yards. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alert to find the vehicles went out on Thursday, 13 April. (leinsterexpress.ie, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alert to find the vehicles went out on Thursday, April 13. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Gardaí are investigating the theft of the two vehicles. (leinsterexpress.ie, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to call 999 immediately if they spot either vehicle. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Garda are investigating the theft of the two vehicles. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe public can call Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100 or 999. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe Toyota Landcruiser may be bearing a 07C plate. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe public can also call Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 14 Apr2023
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    ALERT: Gardaí on the lookout for two stolen 4x4 jeeps - Kilkenny Live

    Describes the theft of two 4x4 vehicles from yards and the Garda alert issued on 13 April 2023 seeking sightings. The article gives no exact date of the theft.

  2. 14 Apr2023
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, follow-up
    ALERT: Gardaí on the lookout for two stolen 4x4 jeeps

    Reports the theft of two 4x4 vehicles from yards in Laois, with descriptions, registration details and an appeal to the public. No suspect, date of theft or location within Laois is given.

  3. 13 Apr2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardaí on the lookout for two stolen 4x4 jeeps

    Reports the theft of two 4x4 vehicles from yards and gives their makes, colours and partial registrations. The article gives no date for the theft itself, only that the alert went out on 13 April 2023.