A dairy farm in Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, has become the latest victim of overnight robbery when a Honda 420 manual ATV, Husqvarna chainsaw and set of ratchets were stolen.
The robbery happened between 9:00pm last night (Wednesday, March 6) and 5:30am this morning.
The lock was broken by the thieves and the equipment was loaded onto the ATV which was then driven by the burglars out of the yard.
It is understood the thieves left the scene heading in the direction of Kells.
Gardai are said to be investigating the incident and anyone who has any information should contact Oldcastle Garda station on: 049-854-1102.
Landcruiser stolen in Kingscourt
Meanwhile, another robbery in that region occurred on Tuesday night (March 4) when a Toyota Landcruiser jeep was stolen from a house on the outskirts of Kingscourt town, Co. Cavan, between 10:00pm on Tuesday night and 6:00am yesterday morning.
According to the Cavan Monaghan Garda Division’s Facebook page, the jeep – with a registration of 06 DL – has a very distinctive front bullbar with spots and an LED light bar also.
A statement has been issued by An Garda Siochana appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or may have seen this vehicle on the move to get in touch with Bailieboro Garda Station on: 042-9694570.