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Case No. 15987Burglary · Co. Kilkenny · 24 Sep 2024

Gardaí warn public not to approach suspicious black VW Golf in Kilkenny

On 24 September 2024, gardaí issued a warning about a black VW Golf linked to a burglary at Kilmanagh, County Kilkenny. Two male occupants are believed to be in the car, which may have false number plates, and it was seen leaving the scene within the hour before the report was published. The car was last observed in the Woodsgift area of North Kilkenny. The public has been told not to approach it and to ring 999 or Kilkenny Garda Station with any sightings, and no arrest or charge is reported in the articles, so the public warning is the latest development.

  1. Reported24 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two male occupants are believed to be in a black VW Golf.
  • The VW Golf may have false number plates reading "10 - MH - ____".
Where
  • The burglary took place at Kilmanagh, County Kilkenny.
  • The car was last observed in the Woodsgift area of North Kilkenny.
When
The car was seen leaving the burglary scene within the hour before the report was published on 24 September 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí issued a warning about the suspicious car.
Other details
The public is told not to approach the car and to ring 999 or Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000 with any sightings.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo male occupants are believed to be in a black VW Golf with possible false plates. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at Kilmanagh, County Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe car was last observed in the Woodsgift area of North Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe car was seen leaving the burglary scene within the hour before publication. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí issued a warning about the suspicious car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe public is told not to approach the car and to ring 999 or Kilkenny Garda Station with any sightings. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Sep2024
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    GARDA ALERT: Do not approach suspicious car in Kilkenny

    Garda alert about a suspicious car linked to a burglary at Kilmanagh; no existing case covers this burglary.

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