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.
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 the 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.
Trailer And Generator Stolen
Gardaí 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 Monday morning, November 30.
Taking to social media on Monday, 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.
“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.