Motorist followed and forced to hand over motorcycle in Limerick

GARDAÍ in Limerick are investigating the theft of a motorcycle where the motorist was forced to hand it over when surrounded by three vehicles.

On Monday, January 20 at approximately 9pm, the young owner of a motorcycle was followed and surrounded by suspects in three Toyota vehicles in Deerpark, Pallasgreen.

“The victim was then threatened with implements and had to hand over his motorcycle which was then driven away,” said Sergeant Michelle O Halloran, crime prevention officer at Henry Street Garda Station.

Gardaí in Bruff are looking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects, whose vehicles were as follows: a 2012, blue Toyota, a 2017 white Toyota and a 2016 silver Toyota.  

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“The motorbike is a black 232 L Honda CB125F. These bikes are small and suitable to people starting out as learners using motorcycles,” said Sgt O’Halloran. 

“If you type Honda CB125F into Google an image of similar bikes will appear which may assist people in recalling if they saw the motorcycle.”

Gardaí in Bruff are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time who has dash cam footage and who may have noticed suspicious behviour to contact them on (061) 382 940 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.