Unusual theft of a recovery truck in broad daylight in Limerick

A photo of the vehicle was posted on social media just 20 minutes after it was stolen in Limerick cityplaceholder image
A photo of the vehicle was posted on social media just 20 minutes after it was stolen in Limerick city

Gardai in Limerick have launched an investigation after the lorry was stolen on William Street in the city

GARDAI are investigating after the strange theft of a recovery truck in the middle of the day in Limerick city.

A post was put on social media just 20 minutes after the lorry was stolen last Thursday afternoon. A photo of the recovery truck was shared and people asked to keep an eye out for it. 

Following a query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí in Limerick are investigating the unauthorised taking of a recovery vehicle.

“It occurred shortly before 1pm on Thursday, March 12 on William Street, Limerick city. 

“The vehicle was driven for a short distance before it was abandoned,” said the garda spokesperson.

The vehicle has since been technically examined for possible forensic evidence. 

“Investigations into the incident are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.

Anybody who was in the William Street area last Thursday and saw the theft of the recovery truck, or were driving and have dash-cam footage of the incident, is asked to contact investigating gardai in Henry Street on 061 212400.

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