Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 10418Theft · Co. Leitrim

Home heating oil stolen in Drumshanbo, Leitrim

Gardaí received a report that home heating oil was stolen from a residence in the Drumcong/Drumshanbo area of South Leitrim, and the Leitrim Observer reported it on 19 March 2026. The reporting does not give the date of the theft or name any victim or suspect. No arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported. The latest development is a Garda warning urging residents to secure their fuel tanks and report suspicious activity without delay.

  1. Reported19 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí received a report that home heating oil was stolen from a residence.
Where
The theft was reported in the Drumcong/Drumshanbo area of South Leitrim.
When
The incident date is not given; the report was published on 19 March 2026.
Investigation
  • The reporting does not name a victim or a suspect.
  • No arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • Gardaí advised residents to ensure their fuel tanks are properly secured.
  • Gardaí asked residents to report any suspicious activity without delay.
  • Suspicious activity can be reported to the local 24-hour Garda station, and Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station's number is 071 96 50510.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí received a report of home heating oil being stolen from a residence. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe theft was in the Drumcong/Drumshanbo area of South Leitrim. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherGardaí advised residents to secure their fuel tanks and report suspicious activity without delay. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2026
    Reportedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    ALERT: Gardaí issue warning after home heating oil stolen in Leitrim

    Gives the first report of the theft of home heating oil from a residence in the Drumcong/Drumshanbo area, with no date, suspect or victim named. Adds a garda warning for residents to secure fuel tanks.