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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23438Theft · Co. Limerick

Heating oil stolen from home in Patrickswell, Limerick

A homeowner in Patrickswell, County Limerick, reported that around €200 worth of home heating oil was stolen from his oil tank overnight during Christmas Week 2022. Gardaí are investigating and have issued a warning to householders to secure their oil tanks with locks, alarms and sensor lighting.

  1. Reported24 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHome heating oil was stolen from a homeowner's oil tank in Patrickswell. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe stolen oil was worth around €200. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place overnight during Christmas Week. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are continuing investigations into the theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí advised householders to protect oil tanks with a tank lock and an alarm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherSensor lighting was recommended as a deterrent if the oil tank can be seen from the house. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Dec2022
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Garda warning following theft of heating oil from Limerick home

    Garda warning issued to householders following the theft; investigations continuing and public appeal for information.

    victim, male