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Case No. 19042Carjacking · Co. Roscommon · 21 Nov 2023

Woman in her 70s hospitalised after car theft in Castlerea

A woman in her 70s was allegedly approached and her car taken by a middle-aged man on Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday 21 November 2023, after she had been shopping in Castlerea. She was injured and treated at Sligo University Hospital. On 22 November gardaí said a potential suspect had been identified from CCTV footage and witness statements. On 24 November gardaí said no arrests had been made, that they were following a definite line of enquiry, and that a family liaison officer had been appointed, so the latest development is that the investigation is ongoing with no arrests.

  1. Reported22 Nov
    2 reports
  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 man allegedly approached the woman's car, got into it and drove off.
  • One outlet describes the offence as carjacking, while another describes it as an alleged car robbery.
Where
The incident happened on Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, after the woman had been shopping at a store in Castlerea.
When
The incident happened on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at about 5.30pm.
Other details
  • The woman, in her 70s, was injured and treated at Sligo University Hospital.
  • The man is described as middle-aged, of strong build, with dark hair, wearing a black coat, blue jeans and brown shoes.
  • The car is described as a red Volkswagen Fox hatchback with a partial registration of 08 RN.
  • Gardaí also give the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111, for information.
Investigation
  • On 22 November gardaí said a potential suspect had been identified from CCTV footage and witness statements.
  • On 24 November gardaí said no arrests had been made but they were following a definite line of enquiry.
  • A family liaison officer has been appointed.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station, given as (094) 9620019 in one source and 094 962 1630 in another.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man approached the woman's vehicle, entered it and drove off. (rte.ie)
  • whatA vehicle was stolen from a woman in Castlerea. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe woman had been shopping at a store in Castlerea. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place on Williamstown Road, Castlerea. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 5.30pm. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at about 5:30pm. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí have confirmed that a suspect has been identified on CCTV footage and have begun taking witness statements. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said a potential suspect has been identified from CCTV and witness statements. (rte.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station at (094) 9620019. (rte.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made, but gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationA family liaison officer has been appointed. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe woman is being treated for her injuries at Sligo University Hospital. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man is described as middle-aged, of strong build with dark hair. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man was wearing a black coat, blue jeans and brown shoes. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe car is described as a red Volkswagen Fox. (rte.ie)
  • otherA woman in her 70s was injured during the incident and received treatment in hospital. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherGardaí describe the stolen vehicle as a red Volkswagen Fox hatchback with a partial registration of 08 RN. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Nov2023
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating after woman in her 70s hospitalised following carjacking - Galway Daily

    First report of the incident. Adds that a woman in her 70s was injured and treated at Sligo University Hospital, that a family liaison officer has been appointed, and gives a description of the stolen vehicle.

    victim, 70s, female
  2. 22 Nov2023
    Reportedrte.ie, follow-up
    Woman injured during alleged car robbery in Roscommon

    Adds that gardaí have identified a potential suspect on CCTV and taken witness statements, gives a description of the man and the car, says the woman is being treated at Sligo University Hospital, and gives a Castlerea Garda Station contact number.

    victim, 70s, femalesuspect, middle-aged, male