Appeal issued after quad and motorbike stolen in Laois

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Gardaí and the owner are appealing for information following the overnight theft

Gardaí are appealing for information after a scrambler motorbike and a quad bike were stolen from a property in Co Laois overnight.

The CFMoto 450 quad bike and Yamaha YZ250F motor bike were both taken from a shed beside a house just outside Killenard in Co Laois.

The thieves used implements to break a lock to get into the shed before stealing the two bikes along with a €700 helmet and valuable protective biking clothing.

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The bikes and items were stolen on the night of Sunday, August 2 into the morning of Monday, August 3.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has information or witnessed anything suspicious, in the area to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100 or Portarlngton Garda Station on 057 8623112.

The owner of the bike has also issued an appeal on social media in relation to the stolen bikes.