Members of An Garda Síochána have issued an appeal for information as part of investigations into the theft of a trailer and a generator from a premises in Co. Monaghan in recent days.

The equipment was taken from a premises in the Ardaghy area of Co. Monaghan between Sunday evening, November 29, and yesterday morning, Monday, November 30.

Taking to social media yesterday, Gardaí based in the Cavan/Monaghan area said:

“The Gardaí in Monaghan are currently investigating a burglary that took place in the Greaghglass, Ardaghy area of Monaghan between 4:30pm yesterday, Sunday, November 29, and 9:00am this morning, Monday, November 30.

Image source: Cavan Monaghan Garda Division

“A Brian James tipper trailer and a Jefferson 3.8KVA petrol generator were stolen.

“If you have any information that may assist please contact Monaghan Garda Station on: 047-77240,” the Garda post said.

Digger stolen from Cavan field

This follows the theft in neighbouring Co. Cavan of a HItachi digger from a field the previous weekend.

The machine was taken from the Bailieboro area of Co. Cavan between Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21.

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Image source: Cavan Monaghan Garda Division

In an appeal to the public for information, Gardaí in the Cavan Monaghan division said:

“The Gardaí in Bailieboro are currently investigating the theft of a Hitachi Ex60 digger from a field in Curkish, Bailieboro.

“It occurred between the hours of 5:00pm on Friday, November 20, and 12:00pm on Saturday November 21.

It is believed the digger was removed on a flatbed truck and headed in the general direction of Lough an Leagh/Kingscourt.

“If you have any information that may assist please give Balieboro Garda Station a call on: 042-9694570,” the Garda statement concluded.