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Case No. 1121Burglary, vehicle theft · Co. Clare · 22 Aug 2025

Six vehicles stolen in burglary at commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare

In the early hours of Friday 22 August 2025, a burglary took place at a commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare, in which six vehicles were stolen. One of the vehicles has since been recovered and seized by Gardaí, while five remain outstanding, including a 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon, a 2017 navy Mercedes CLA180, a 2015 black Volkswagen Golf, a 2014 white Volkswagen Golf and a 2018 white Toyota CHR. A technical examination of the scene was carried out by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the N68 between 1:00am and 5:00am on the day of the incident and are asking the public to be vigilant for the remaining vehicles. No suspect has been named and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported22 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A burglary occurred at a commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare, in which six vehicles were stolen.
  • The five remaining stolen vehicles are a 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon, a 2017 navy Mercedes CLA180, a 2015 black Volkswagen Golf, a 2014 white Volkswagen Golf and a 2018 white Toyota CHR.
When
The burglary took place in the early hours of Friday 22 August 2025.
Where
The incident occurred at a commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare, near Ennis.
Investigation
  • One of the six stolen vehicles has been recovered and seized by Gardaí.
  • A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.
  • Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the N68 between 1:00am and 5:00am on 22 August 2025.
  • The public is asked to be vigilant for the remaining stolen vehicles being offered for sale or parked in public areas.
  • Investigations are ongoing and no suspect has been named.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary occurred at a commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare. (garda.ie)
  • whatSix vehicles were reported as stolen. (garda.ie)
  • whatA 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon was among the stolen vehicles. (garda.ie)
  • whatA 2017 navy Mercedes CLA180 was among the stolen vehicles. (garda.ie)
  • whatA 2015 black Volkswagen Golf was among the stolen vehicles. (garda.ie)
  • whatA 2014 white Volkswagen Golf was among the stolen vehicles. (garda.ie)
  • whatA 2018 white Toyota CHR was among the stolen vehicles. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place in the early hours of Friday 22 August 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationOne of the stolen vehicles has been recovered and seized by Gardaí. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the N68 between 1:00am and 5:00am on 22 August 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to be vigilant for the stolen vehicles being offered for sale or parked in public areas. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Aug2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal - Burglary at a Commercial Premises near Ennis, Co. Clare - 22nd August 2025

    Witness appeal for a burglary at a commercial premises in Darragh, Co. Clare, in which six vehicles were stolen and one has been recovered. Gardaí are seeking dash-cam footage from the N68 between 1:00am and 5:00am on 22 August 2025.