Opportunist thief takes car from owner outside house in Limerick

AN OPPORTUNIST thief who stole a car and later abandoned it sparks a warning by gardaí.

In the early hours of Wednesday, January 8, a white 2023 Volkswagen Polo was stolen from outside a home in the South Circular Road in Limerick city. 

“The owner of the vehicle turned on the car so as to let it defrost and went back into their house,” said crime prevention officer Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran of Henry St garda station.

“Unfortunately, a thief saw their opportunity at this stage and took the vehicle. It was later that morning located in the Coonagh area of the city.”

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Sgt O’Halloran said she “strongly advises against leaving your vehicle unattended while it’s running”. 

“As tempting as it is in times of cold weather, thieves will take any opportunities they can,” she said.