Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21063Theft of tractor · Co. Offaly

Tractor stolen and driven around Tullamore, Offaly

A tractor was stolen in Tullamore, County Offaly, on a Tuesday night and taken for a joyride, as reported on 18 May 2023. Gardaí say it was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area between 9pm and 11pm, and it was later abandoned. Tullamore Gardaí are investigating the theft, and the report names no suspect and no arrest. Gardaí have asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station.

  1. Reported18 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A tractor was stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore, County Offaly.
Where
Gardaí say the tractor was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area.
When
  • The tractor was stolen on a Tuesday night, and the report was published on 18 May 2023.
  • The tractor was driven between 9pm and 11pm.
Investigation
  • Tullamore Gardaí are investigating the theft of the tractor.
  • The report names no suspect and no arrest.
  • Gardaí asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600.
Other details
The stolen tractor was later abandoned.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA tractor was stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe tractor was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe tractor was stolen on Tuesday night. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe tractor was driven between 9pm and 11pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe stolen tractor was later abandoned. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 May2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai investigating after tractor stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore

    Reports a tractor theft in Tullamore and its joyride route between 9pm and 11pm on the Tuesday night; the article gives no date for the theft, no suspect and no arrest.