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Midlands gardaí hunt criminals who stole jeeps, trailer and power tools in daring farm robbery

Online Niel November 3, 2024

A major investigation is underway to help find criminals who stole a jeep, trailer and power tools during a daring overnight robbery in County Longford.

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the theft which took place in a farm yard in Clonterm, Longford, on Friday evening, November 1, or in the early hours of Saturday, November 2.

Among the items stolen were a silver Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep registered in Dublin, a yellow Chieftain two-axle trailer and a Honda Gator.

The Raiders also got away with a big one quantity of DeWalt power tools, including a consaw, while cattle and horse dosing material was also stolen.

The diesel tank at the farm was also emptied by the brazen thieves before they fled the scene.

Garda crime prevention officer for Roscommon Longford, Sergeant Damien Bartley said there is much concern in the local community following the incident.

He pointed out that local businesses had provided CCTV footage to investigating gardai in a bid to track down the criminals.

CCTV footage located close to the farm appears to show the stolen jeep and trailer passing by at approximately 2.45am on Saturday morning.

Sgt Bartley is urging anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area or who may be offered the stolen items for sale to come forward.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 335 0570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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