Criminal Damage to a Garda Patrol Vehicle

The present location of a Toyota Corolla bearing false plates 98 W 2449 is sought by Gardaí in Mallow.

On 7/5/09 at 6.30pm this vehicle was observed in the Mourneabbey area of Mallow by a Garda on duty. The Garda signalled the driver to stop by activating the siren and blue lights of the patrol. The driver of the offending vehicle failed to stop, having then travelled approx 1 mile towards the town land of Kilquane, the offending vehicle suddenly stopped.

The patrol car driver was challenged by two men, one of whom was wielding a knife. The men broke the Garda’s mobile phone. The passenger in the offending vehicle used the knife to slash the tyres of the patrol car. The occupants then drove off.

They were both described as being East European - 

(1) Male, 6’1” in height, early 20’s, tight shaved haircut, which was dark in colour. This male had a tanned complexion. He was wearing an army combat pants with black & cream, navy blue rain jacket with hoody.
(2) Male, 5’9” in height, dark wavy unkempt hair and tanned complexion. He was wearing blue jeans, white runners, Nike beige/cream fleece hoody.

 
 
Gardaí at Mallow Investigating      Telephone 022 31450