Laois Gardaí issue appeal over spate of thefts from cars
Published 19th Jun 2026, 17:10 GMT
The incidents occurred in Portlaoise during the week
Gardaí are investigating a spate of incidents of theft and interference with vehicles in Portlaoise.
An attempt was made to steal a car at Laurel Drive, Esker Hills, Portlaoise on the morning of Thursday, June 18. There was some damage to the steering column of the vehicle following the incident.
A number of items were stolen from an unlocked car at Blueberry Hill, Esker Hills on Wednesday, June 17.
Meanwhile, a number of items were stolen from a vehicle at Hawthorne Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise between 9.45pm on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday morning at 10am.
Anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 8674100.