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Burglary /Unauthorised Taking of Vehicle – Straboe, Co. Laois and subsequent recovery of vehicle in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on 10/1/23

The Gardaí in Portlaoise station are investigating a burglary and unauthorised taking of a vehicle, which occurred on 9th January 2023 at 6:30pm and 8:30am on 10th January 2023.  During the course of the burglary, at a property in Straboe, Co. Laois, keys to vehicle a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration 05-KE-239, metallic blue, long wheel base, were obtained and the vehicle driven away.  A number of power tools were also taken from the injured party’s workshop.

Gardaí in Tullamore responding to another incident on 13th January 2023 shortly after 00:25, subsequently discovered the Toyota Land Cruiser 05-KE-239.  It had been badly damaged.  Two men were seen running away from the vehicle in the direction of the Srah Road.   

Items taken

  • Evolution magnetic drill for drilling steal worth €450
  • A four piece BOSCH battery tool set in a BOSCH canvas bag worth €1400
  • A Yarmar diesel power washer. It had a hose reel and an electric push button to start valued at €4000
  • There were also spanners, hammers and drill bits taken 

Appeal

  • Were you in the Straboe area of Co. Laois on the night of 9th January 2023?
  • Did you see a vehicle matching this description?
  • Did you see anybody in the area that may have been acting suspiciously?
  • Were you offered any of the items taken during the burglary?
  • When the car was recovered it was extensively damaged and the registration plates were missing. Did you see this vehicle between the 9th January and the 13th January 2023? It may have been parked during that time and would have been noticeable by the amount of damage. Do you have any information on the registration plates?
  • Have you any dash cam footage to help track the whereabouts and movements of this vehicle between these dates?
  • Did you see two people acting suspiciously at the Srah Road / Rahan Road area of Tullamore in the early hours of the 13th January 2023 

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Gardaí at Portlaoise Garda Station – Investigating - Tel: 057-8674100