Gardai Recover Some Items Stolen From Leitrim Yard
It is understood that the theft took place on a farmyard in the Ballinamore area of the county, not far from the border with Co. Cavan in the early hours of July 15.
The stolen items included a 2016 white Renault Master van, a motorbike, a quad trailer holding a ride-on powerfloat (for use on fresh concrete).
During the incident a concrete drill, a chainsaw, a manual powerfloat, a cement mixer and a power washer were also taken.
Source: Michelle Reynolds
In a statement, An Garda Síochána told Agriland: "Gardaí in Co. Leitrim continue to investigate the theft of number of items from the yard of a property at Ballinamore between 12:10a.m and 6:20a.m on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
"Following a search, some of the property was recovered."
"Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
"This includes anyone who was in the area at the time and has camera (including dash-cam) footage.
"They can contact Ballinamore Garda Station on 071 964 4002 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111," the statement added.
It is understood that information is also being sought to help locate a gate which fell off the back of a trailer which was stolen.
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