Burglary – McLaughlin’s Pub – Ballivor, Co. Meath

March_2

Gardaí at Trim Garda Station are investigating a burglary that occurred on the 30th December 2023 at Mc Laughlin’s Pub in Ballivor, Co. Meath.

On the morning in question, at approximately 3:45am, a black hatchback car, which Gardaí believe to be a Renault Laguna, was seen entering the village. The car parked in a nearby housing estate. Two male suspects exited the car and walked to the village, where they spent a considerable amount of time in the vicinity of Mc Laughlin’s Public House - laneways beside the pub and in gardens across the road.

The two men then attempted to open the door of a nearby bookmakers using a screwdriver. They then went to a building site across the road and emerged with two pieces of scaffolding. One of the suspects returned to the suspect car and drove it from the estate onto the Kinnegad Road where it parked. The two suspects then went to the rear of the Pub where they proceeded to force open the rear shutter and door. Upon entering, they spent some time in the pub before leaving and returning to the suspect car. The car left Ballivor via the Kinnegad Road. A quantity of cash was taken during the Burglary.

Garda Appeal

Gardaí wish to appeal to anyone who may have been in Ballivor Village, Co. Meath, between 3:40am and 4:40am on 30th December 2023 and who may have seen anyone suspicious in the village during that time.
Do you recall seeing a black hatchback car, most likely a Renault Laguna 2007-2014 model in the area? The front left passenger side wheel was a steel wheel as opposed to alloy wheels on the others.
Did you sell a similar car in the weeks leading up to the New Year?
Do you recognise the two suspects or have any knowledge as to their identities?
This has not only impacted a small rural family business, it was an intrusion on a small community at a time when families had come together to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. If you think you can assist the investigation with that critical piece of information - please contact us.

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1:

Stocky build
Height 5ft. 8 to 5ft. 10 approximately
Dark jacket with a light coloured Gillet top, dark jeans and dark runners
Most likely left-handed
Carrying what appears to be a screwdriver and scaffolding poles
Appears to be the man in charge, directing all of the activity

Suspect 2:

Age - late teens/early twenties
Height - 6ft. approximately
Athletic build
Dark tracksuit with lighter colour hood, light coloured socks and dark runners