Members of An Garda Síochána have begun investigations into the theft of hydraulic rams from a pair of log-splitters that were in a yard in Co. Laois last weekend.
The parts in question were taken from a yard in the village of Castletown between Saturday and Sunday evening, according to local Gardaí.
In an appeal for information, Gardaí based in Laois said:
“Portlaoise Gardaí are investigating the theft of the hydraulic rams [the red fixtures in attached pictures] from a yard in Castletown, Co. Laois, between 5:00pm on [Saturday] December 5, and 6:00pm on [Sunday] December 6, 2020.
Image source: Garda Síochána Laois Offaly
“Any sightings of these parts or information would be appreciated. Contact Portlaoise Garda Station on: 057-8674100,” the Garda post ended.
Stolen tractor abandoned and recovered
Investigations are underway after a tractor was stolen and subsequently abandoned and recovered in Co. Laois last week.
The incident occurred during the small hours of Wednesday, November 23, according to local Gardaí.
Image source: Garda Síochána Laois Offaly
In an appeal for information in relation to the incident, members of An Garda Síochána based in the Laois-Offaly division said:
“Portlaoise Gardaí are investigating the theft of this tractor which was stolen on the night of November 22, 2020, into the morning of [Wednesday] November 23.
The tractor was stolen in the Clonaslee area and subsequently abandoned and recovered in the Redcastle area of Mountrath in the early hours of the morning of November 23.
“If anyone saw this tractor travelling between Clonaslee and Mountrath, please contact Portlaoise Detective Unit at: 057-8674100,” the Garda appeal concluded.