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Burglary Investigation - Portlaoise

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Gardaí at Portlaoise Garda Station are investigating a burglary that occurred on the Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 

On the morning of the 1st August 2026 some time between midnight and 6am, the suspects entered a compound which they accessed via a golf club on the Abbeyleix Road.  They made their way to a shed on site, interfered with the locks, and entered the premises. 

Property Taken

  • (12) Earthing sets and rods
  • (12) meters of copper cable on each

 

 The total value of the copper on the sets is approximately €5,000.

Gardaí Appeal:

  • Were you in the Abbeyleix Road area between midnight and 6am on 1st August 2026?
  • Did you notice any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in the area?
  • If you have any information about the earthing sets or copper that were removed, please contact Gardaí.