A tractor that had been stolen in west Co. Cork last week was recovered by Gardaí some 400km away in Co. Leitrim, An Garda Síochána has said.
The vintage tractor was taken from a shed in Schull, Co. Cork last Wednesday – before being located by members of An Garda Síochána a couple of days later in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Confirming the news to AgriLand, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said:
“Gardaí have recovered a stolen tractor following a burglary in West Cork on March 24, 2021.
“On the morning of [Wednesday] March 24, Gardaí in Bantry received a report that a vintage tractor had been stolen from a shed on land in Schull.
“Gardaí from Schull and the Bantry District Detective Unit attended the scene and began an investigation.
Following their initial enquiries, Gardaí located the tractor in Carrick-On-Shannon on [Friday] March 26, 2021, some 400km away from the location where it was reported stolen.
“The stolen tractor has since been returned to the owner,” the Garda spokesperson added.
It was noted that no arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.
“Gardaí would like to thank the public their assistance in this matter,” the Garda representative concluded.