Gardai have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a trailer and two ride-on lawns from the midlands.
Issuing an appeal on social media, a representative for An Garda Siochana said that the implements were taken overnight on Saturday night in Co. Offaly.
“During the night of February 23/24, 2019, two John Deere ride-on lawnmowers were stolen in the Rhode area. Also stolen was an Ivor Williams Tuff trailer.
“This trailer is double axle, 8X4, with Peter Hosey’s name written on it.
Image source: Garda Siochana Laois Offaly Facebook
“It is believed that this trailer was used for transportation of the lawnmowers. Did you see this property or if you are offered it please contact Edenderry Garda Station at: 046-9731290.”
Land Cruiser theft
Meanwhile, last weekend, a Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4 was stolen from a farmyard in neighbouring Co. Laois.
The vehicle was stolen from a premises in Ballyfin, Co. Laois, on Sunday morning (February 17) between 8:45am and 11:00am, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana confirmed to AgriLand.
The vehicle has yet to be recovered and enquiries are ongoing with Gardai in Portlaoise investigating, according to the representative.
Anyone who saw the jeep in question or may have information on the incident is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on: 057-8674100.