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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11603Theft · Co. Laois · 30 Dec 2025

Power tools worth €5,000 stolen from van in Stradbally, Laois

Gardaí in Laois are appealing for witnesses to the theft of power tools allegedly worth €5,000 from a van at Cillbeg Manor, Stradbally, on 30 December 2025. Three suspects reportedly fled the scene in a white BMW.

  1. Reported5 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPower tools were taken, allegedly worth €5,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe lock on the driver's door was popped open before the tools were taken. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe van was broken into at Cillbeg Manor in Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened at about 1am on 30 December 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses to the theft in Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone with information to contact Stradbally Garda station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThree suspects fled the scene in a white BMW car. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jan2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for witnesses as €5,000 worth of power tools stolen in Laois

    First report of this incident. Adds the time, the method of entry, the value of the tools, and the description of the getaway car.

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