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Case No. 21735Burglary · Co. Laois · 28 Mar 2023

House ransacked during burglary in Ballyfin, Laois

A house in Ballyfin, County Laois, was ransacked during a burglary that occurred between 11am and 11.30am on Sunday morning, 28 March 2023. Portlaoise Garda Station is appealing for information, including CCTV or dashcam footage of vehicles in the area and reports of suspicious activity or callers in the days and weeks before the crime.

  1. Reported28 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe house was ransacked during the burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place in Ballyfin, County Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred between 11am and 11.30am on Sunday morning, 28 March 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Garda Station is appealing for information about unusual cars or vehicles in the area around the time of the burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are keen to view any CCTV or dashcam footage that may have captured a vehicle in the area on Sunday morning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious activity or callers in the days or weeks leading up to the crime. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Mar2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois house ransacked during weekend burglary

    Portlaoise Garda Station appealing for information including CCTV/dashcam footage of vehicles and reports of suspicious activity or callers in the days or weeks leading up to the burglary.