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Case No. 16303Theft from vehicles · Co. Laois · 13 Aug 2024

Man arrested over thefts from cars in Portlaoise

Personal property was stolen from several unlocked cars at Carmody Way in Portlaoise, County Laois, in the early hours of Tuesday 13 August 2024. Gardaí said a man in his early 30s was arrested in connection with the incidents, and his name and nationality were not given. No charge has been reported. The latest development, reported by the Leinster Express on 14 August 2024, is that the arrest has been made and Gardaí said the investigation continues.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested14 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Items were taken from several vehicles in Portlaoise.
  • Personal property was stolen from the vehicles.
Where
The incidents took place at Carmody Way in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The cars were broken into in the early hours of Tuesday 13 August 2024.
Cause
Gardaí said unlocked cars were entered overnight.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said a man in his early 30s was arrested in connection with the incidents.
  • Gardaí said the investigation continues after the arrest.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
Other details
Gardaí urged car owners to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables inside.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereItems were taken from several vehicles in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incidents took place at Carmody Way in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe cars were broken into in the early hours of Tuesday morning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said a man in his early 30s was arrested in connection with the incidents. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said unlocked cars were entered overnight and personal property was stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the investigation continues after the arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Aug2024
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested after thefts from cars in Laois

    Reports the arrest of a man in his early 30s, the Carmody Way location, and Garda advice on locking cars. No charge is reported.

    suspect, early 30s, male