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08 Sept 2025

APPEAL: Gardai seek witnesses after windows of car are smashed outside Clare home

Investigation launched following incident close to Sixmilebridge

APPEAL: Gardai seek witnesses after windows of car are smashed outside Clare home

Gardai in Sixmilebridge are investigating

Gardaí in Sixmilebridge have launched an investigation after a vehicle was damaged during a burglary incident on the outskirts of the town.

In an appeal for witnesses, they say the incident happened in the townland of Cappanalaght sometime between 1pm on Friday March 28 and 4.30pm last Saturday.  

"During this time, the front door of the house was forced open and the vehicle parked in the driveway was damaged. Both the rear window and side window were smashed in this grey Toyota Avensis,," said crime prevention officer, Sergeant Catriona Holohan.

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have observed any vehicles acting suspiciously or calling to houses in the Cappanalagh area between last Friday afternoon and Saturday evening to contact them.

"If you did (see suspicious activity) or if you have any CCTV footage or dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, please contact Sixmilebridge garda station on 061 369133 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111," added Sgt Holohan.

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