Burglary at a Service Station – Ballybrittas, Co. Laois

Gardaí at Portlaoise Garda Station are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at a Service Station in Ballybrittas, Co. Laois.  On 25th August 2024 at approximately 3:50am a dark coloured BMW entered the village of Ballybrittas.  It turned right onto the main street, passing the local service station.  It then returned back and parked on the opposite side of the road from the Service Station.

Two suspects exited the car, one of them appeared to be keeping watch while the other suspect crossed the road and walked around the service station.  The first male then went back to the car and opened the boot.  Two other suspects exited the car and all four males approached the front window of the premises carrying hammers and a crowbar.  They broke the lock on the shutter and gained access to the building.  They filled a box with vapes and tobacco products and a donation box was also taken.  All four males then ran from the premises, and entered the dark coloured BMW.  The vehicle then drove towards the R445 in the direction of Monastervin, Co. Kildare.

Garda Appeal

• Gardaí are asking the public to look at the CCTV and appeal to anyone who can identify the suspects
• Did you see a dark coloured BMX acting suspiciously from 3.50am on 25th August 2024?
• Have you been offered a quantity of vapes and tobacco since that date?
• Were you on the R445 on the date in question and do you have dash cam footage saved, anytime from 3:50am?

Suspect 1:

Slim Build

Grey hat

Black tracksuit top (reflective strips)

Black tracksuit bottoms

Grey runners

Black face covering

Purple gloves

Suspect 2:

Slim Build

Grey baseball cap

Grey hoodie (black shoulders)

Grey tracksuit bottoms

Black runners

Black gloves

Suspect 3:

Slim build

Grey hoodie

Black bottoms

Black runners

Suspect 4:

Slim build

Grey gillet

Black hoodie 

Black bottoms

Black runners