Aggravated Burglary, Mullinahone, Co Tipperary on the 9/9/20

Gardaí at Clonmel Garda Station are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred on Thursday, 9 September 2020 at Ballyvadlea, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary at approximately 11.30pm. 

Circumstances 

The victim was in his mobile home when he heard a noise outside. When he went outside, he observed two males wearing balaclavas, one of whom was carrying a baseball bat, and in the process of leaving a shed where his dogs were kept. 

The victim was then struck on the left arm before both males fled through the field to the back of the property where Gardaí believe their vehicle was parked. Gardaí believe that the suspect vehicle left in the direction of Drangan, and that it may have turned off a side road before reaching the village. The victim then went to his shed and subsequently discovered that the lock had been broken and his black Patterdale hunting dog had been taken. 

The victim received lacerations, swelling and bruising to his arms. He was conveyed by ambulance to Kilkenny hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. 

Description of dog: 

• Three year old female Patterdale terrier named Heather
• Black curly coat and black paws 

Description of Suspect 1:  

• 18-20 year old male
• Around 5’8’’ tall with a slim build
• Black Clothing and black balaclava that appeared to be knitted in different colours 
• American style baseball bat with different colours 

Description of Suspect 2: 

• Male in his mid-20s to 30
• Black Clothing and black balaclava
• Carried a torch which he shone in the victims face 

Appeal:

• Where you in the vicinity of Ballyvadlea, Mullinahone, on the evening of September 9th 2020?
• Do you remember seeing a suspicious person(s) or vehicle(s) in the area?
• Were there any callers to your home earlier that day or late that night?
• Did you see any vehicle entering or leaving a field in the area at approximately 11.30pm?
• Did you see any person(s) with a Patterdale dog on the night in question?
• Do you know anyone who had possession of a similar dog since the aggravated burglary occurred?
• Were you offered a similar dog for sale or do you know someone who has?
• Do you know the whereabouts of the stolen dog or do you have any information that may assist the investigation? 

Clonmel Garda Station Investigating Tel: (052) 617 7640