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Case No. 21898Theft (suspected stolen property) · Co. Louth · 15 Mar 2023

Public appeal for owners of suspected stolen property in Louth

On 15 March 2023, Dundalk gardai attached to Drumad and Hackballscross Garda Stations conducted a checkpoint in Louth and encountered two men whom they believed were acting suspiciously. A number of items were retrieved following a search of the vehicle in which the men were travelling. Gardai believe the items may have been stolen during a burglary or several burglaries. No charges have been laid; gardai are appealing for the public to help return the property to its rightful owners, with proof of ownership required to claim the items.

  1. Reported15 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two men were encountered at a checkpoint whom gardai believed were acting suspiciously.
  • A number of items were retrieved following a search of the vehicle in which the men were travelling.
Cause
Gardai believe the items may have been stolen during a burglary or several burglaries.
Where
The checkpoint took place in Louth.
When
The incident occurred on 15 March 2023.
Investigation
  • Dundalk gardai attached to Drumad and Hackballscross Garda Stations conducted the checkpoint.
  • Gardai are appealing for the public to help return the property to its rightful owners.
Other details
Proof of ownership will be required to claim the items.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men were encountered whom gardai believed were acting suspiciously. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA number of items were retrieved following a search of the vehicle in which the men were travelling. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeGardai believe the items may have been stolen during a burglary or several burglaries. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationDundalk gardai attached to Drumad and Hackballscross Garda Stations conducted a checkpoint. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardai are appealing for the public to help return the property to its rightful owners. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherProof of ownership will be required to claim the items. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk gardai appeal for public's help following retrieval of suspected stolen property

    Reports the retrieval of suspected stolen items at a checkpoint and the subsequent public appeal for owners to come forward.

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