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Case No. 16619Theft of animal · Co. Leitrim · 15 Jul 2024

Six-week-old foal stolen in Co Leitrim

A six-week-old foal was stolen from the Bornacoola/Dromod/Mohill area in Co Leitrim on the morning of 15 July 2024, according to My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR). A report published on 16 July 2024 by leitrimobserver.ie described the theft and gave a phone number for anyone with information. No suspect has been named, and no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported. The latest development is that public appeal for information on 16 July 2024.

  1. Reported16 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A six-week-old foal was stolen in Co Leitrim.
Where
The foal was taken from the Bornacoola/Dromod/Mohill area.
When
The foal was stolen on the morning of 15 July 2024.
Other details
  • My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) reported the theft.
  • An MLHR representative said a foal of six weeks is too young to be away from its mare.
  • A post about the theft drew thousands of shares and hundreds of comments.
Cause
The reporting does not state how the foal was taken.
Weapon
The reporting does not mention any weapon.
Investigation
  • Anyone with information on the stolen foal is asked to contact 086 326 7390.
  • No suspect has been named in the reporting.
  • No arrest has been reported.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA six-week-old foal was stolen. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe foal was stolen from the Bornacoola/Dromod/Mohill area. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe foal was stolen on the morning of 15 July 2024. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information on the stolen foal is urged to contact 086 326 7390. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2024
    Reportedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    'Who would be so cruel' - Theft of newborn foal in Leitrim enrages animal lovers

    Reports the theft of a six-week-old foal from the Bornacoola/Dromod/Mohill area on 15 July 2024, quoting My Lovely Horse Rescue and giving a phone number for information. No suspect is named and no arrest is reported.