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Case No. 17108Attempted theft · Co. Limerick · 24 May 2024

Man threatened with knife during attempted motorcycle theft in Clonlara, Limerick

Four thieves tried to steal a red Suzuki motorcycle from a driveway at a house in Derryvinna, Clonlara, County Limerick, on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 2:30pm. The owner, a man, confronted them, and one of the thieves threatened him with a knife before all four left in a white Opel car. The thieves had their faces covered, and it is not known which direction they travelled. The incident was reported on 28 May 2024. The motorcycle has been recovered, and gardaí at Mayorstone garda station are investigating; no arrests have been reported.

  1. Reported28 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Four thieves tried to steal a red Suzuki motorcycle.
  • The owner realised what was happening and tried to confront the thieves.
  • The thieves wheeled the motorcycle down the road and tried to start it several times.
  • All four thieves escaped in a white Opel car.
Where
The attempted theft took place from a driveway at a house at Derryvinna, Clonlara, County Limerick.
When
  • The attempted theft happened on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 2:30pm.
  • The incident was first reported in the Limerick Leader on 28 May 2024.
Weapon
One of the thieves threatened the owner with a knife.
Other details
  • It is not known which direction the thieves travelled in.
  • The thieves had their faces covered, so there is no description of them.
  • The motorcycle was recovered.
Investigation
Gardaí at Mayorstone garda station are investigating and can be contacted on 061 456980.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour thieves tried to steal a red Suzuki motorcycle. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe owner realised what was happening and tried to confront the thieves. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe thieves wheeled the motorcycle down the road and tried to start it several times. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatAll four thieves escaped in a white Opel car. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe attempted theft took place from a driveway at a house at Derryvinna, Clonlara, County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe attempted theft happened on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 2:30pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponOne of the thieves threatened the owner with a knife. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Mayorstone garda station are investigating and can be contacted on 061 456980. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherIt is not known which direction the thieves travelled in. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThere is no description of the thieves because they had their faces covered. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe motorcycle was recovered. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 May2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man threatened with knife during attempted theft in Limerick

    First report of this incident. Adds the knife threat, the four suspects, the getaway in a white Opel, and that the motorcycle was recovered.

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