Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into ditch as woman, 70s, injured during vehicle theft outside Clare home
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a car theft in Clare yesterday - as an elderly woman was hospitalised.
The incident occurred at a home in Firhill, Parteen around 6.15pm.
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A teen has been arrested following a car theft in County Clare
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The woman, aged in her 70s, was taken to University Hospital
Cops confirmed her injuries are thought to be non-life threatening.
The car was found in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch.
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The arrested teenager has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
They are appealing to anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen.
A garda spokesperson said: 'Gardai are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a car from a residential premises in Firhill, Parteen, Co. Clare yesterday evening, Friday 30th May 2025.
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'The incident occurred at approximately 6:15pm. During the course of this theft, a woman aged in her 70s suffered non-life threatening injuries.
'She was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
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'A number of Garda units were dispatched and the vehicle was subsequently located in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch.
'A male juvenile teen was subsequently arrested and taken to a Garda Station in Limerick where he was detained under Section 4 of the
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'He has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
'Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
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