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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21004Theft · Co. Offaly

Tractor stolen, driven around and abandoned in Tullamore

A tractor was stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore, County Offaly, on a Tuesday night, as reported by offalyexpress.ie on 21 May 2023. Gardaí say it was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area between 9pm and 11pm before being abandoned. Tullamore Garda are investigating and have asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600. No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported, so the case is still at the investigation stage.

  1. Reported21 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A tractor was stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore.
Where
The theft occurred in Tullamore, County Offaly, and is being investigated by Tullamore Garda.
When
The tractor was stolen on a Tuesday night, and the report was published on 21 May 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí say the tractor was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area between 9pm and 11pm.
  • The stolen tractor was subsequently abandoned.
Investigation
  • Gardaí asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600.
  • No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned in the report.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA tractor was stolen and taken for a joyride in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft was investigated by Tullamore Garda. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe tractor was stolen on Tuesday night. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone with information to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherAfter it was taken, the tractor was driven around Esker Island, Drom Liath and the Arden Road area between 9pm and 11pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe stolen tractor was abandoned. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai investigating after tractor stolen and driven around before being abandoned in Tullamore

    Reports the theft of a tractor in Tullamore on a Tuesday night, its journey between 9pm and 11pm, its abandonment, and a garda appeal for information. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned.