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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 27886Theft (distraction theft) · Co. Laois

Man charged over distraction theft in Portarlington

A man was the victim of a distraction theft in the Portarlington area of Laois. A man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the theft following an investigation by Portarlington Gardaí. He was subsequently charged and brought before the courts, as reported on 23 February 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A male was the victim of a distraction theft.
Where
The theft took place in the Portarlington area of Laois.
When
The incident date was not specified; the arrest was reported on 23 February 2022.
Investigation
The investigation was carried out by Portarlington Gardaí.
Charges
A man in his 50s was arrested and charged in connection with the theft.
In court
The man was brought before the courts.
Other details
Distraction robberies are typically carried out by two or more people who create a plan to distract the person in the home while another enters and robs the property.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male was the victim of a distraction theft in the Portarlington area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the theft. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation was carried out by Portarlington Gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was charged and brought before the courts. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDistraction robberies are typically carried out by two or more people who create a plan to distract the person in the home while another enters and robs the property. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested after 'distraction theft' in Laois Offaly town

    Reports the arrest, charge and court appearance of a man in his 50s over a distraction theft in Portarlington, with the Garda division issuing general warnings about distraction crime.

    victim, malesuspect, 50s, male