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06 Sept 2025

Limerick gardai appeal to motorists not to leave car keys in ignition

Warning follows recent theft of cars in the city

Limerick gardai appeal to motorists not to leave car keys in ignition

MOTORISTS are being reminded that it is a criminal offence to leave keys in the ignition of unattended vehicles.

The warning comes following the theft of a number of cars which had the keys in the ignition.

A car was stolen at Denmark Street at around 2am last Thursday while at 12.20pm on the same day a van was stolen from Union Cross.

“Leaving the keys in the ignition and a vehicle unattended is an offence under the Road Traffic Act where the owner is liable to prosecution,” said Sergeant Justin McCarthy.

“Apart from this it is a dangerous practice which can lead to serious injury or worse. Gardai remind the public to secure their vehicles at all times,” he added.

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