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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18554Theft · Co. Dublin

Two stolen caravans and a dog recovered in Rathfarnham, Dublin

On Thursday 18 January 2024, gardaí recovered two stolen caravans and a stolen dog during a search in the Rathfarnham area of Dublin, following a raid in South Dublin. The caravans are believed to have been stolen in Germany and the United Kingdom, and the dog was recovered safely and will be returned to its owner. The recovery was reported on 19 January 2024 as part of ongoing investigations into property-related crime, and no arrests have been reported. Enquiries into the thieves and the individuals involved are ongoing, and members of the public with information are asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.

  1. Reported19 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí recovered two stolen caravans and a stolen dog.
  • The dog was recovered safely and will be returned to its rightful owner.
Where
  • The search took place in the Rathfarnham area of Dublin, following a raid in South Dublin.
  • The caravans are believed to have been stolen in Germany and the United Kingdom.
When
The search was carried out on Thursday 18 January 2024 and reported on 19 January 2024.
Investigation
  • The recovery was part of ongoing investigations into property-related crime.
  • No arrests are reported in the articles.
  • Enquiries into the circumstances of the thieves and the individuals involved are ongoing.
Other details
  • The coordinated operation was carried out by gardaí with support from South Dublin County Council and the Department of Social Protection.
  • Members of the public with information are asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA stolen dog and two caravans were recovered by gardaí. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe recovery followed a raid in South Dublin. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe search was carried out in the Rathfarnham area of Dublin. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe caravans are believed to have been stolen in Germany and the UK. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Thursday 18 January 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries into the circumstances of the thieves and the individuals involved are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationMembers of the public with information are asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí recovered two stolen caravans as part of an investigation into property-related crime. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA stolen dog was also recovered safely and will be returned to its rightful owner. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí personnel carried out the coordinated operation with support from partner agencies, including South Dublin County Council and the Department of Social Protection. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2024
    Otherlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Carbháin agus madra i measc rudaí goidte faighte le linn cuardaigh na nGardaí

    Irish-language article reporting the recovery of two stolen caravans and a dog in a coordinated garda search in Rathfarnham on 18 January 2024. No arrests are reported. No existing case in the list matches this recovery.

  2. 19 Jan2024
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Stolen dog and two caravans recovered by gardaí after raid in South Dublin

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