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Case No. 2733Theft (from a vehicle), unauthorised taking of a vehicle · Co. Wicklow · 14 Dec 2024

Two males arrested after vehicle theft and failed stop in Baltinglass, Wicklow

Two males, one a juvenile in his teens and one an adult in his late teens, were arrested after a car that had been subject of an unauthorised taking failed to stop for Gardaí in the Baltinglass area of Co. Wicklow on 14 December 2024. A stinger device was deployed on the N81 at Burgage Moyle to bring the car to a halt, and the vehicle along with suspected stolen items were recovered.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged14 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA theft from a vehicle was reported in the Baltinglass area of Co. Wicklow. (garda.ie)
  • whatA car failed to stop for Gardaí shortly before 6am. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe car had been subject of an unauthorised taking. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe car and a number of items suspected of being stolen were recovered. (garda.ie)
  • whatTwo males were arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe stinger device was deployed on the N81 at Burgage Moyle. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe theft was reported in the early hours of Saturday 14 December 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA managed containment operation was put in place during which a stinger device was deployed on the N81 at Burgage Moyle. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe two males were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Co. Wicklow. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe two males have been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtThey are expected to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Sunday 15 December 2024 at approximately 1pm. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Dec2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Two Arrests Following Managed Containment Operation in Co. Wicklow, 14th December 2024

    Gardaí press release detailing the managed containment operation, the deployment of a stinger device, the arrests, and the upcoming court appearance at Waterford District Court.

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