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05/03/2015
Attempted Abduction In Co Laois
Gardaí have appealed for information following an attempted abduction in Co Laois on Wednesday.
The alleged incident, which has been described as "serious", happened in Cullahill, Co Laois at around 11am yesterday (4 March).
Gardaí are looking help in tracing the whereabouts of a silver Nissan X-Trail 4 x 4 vehicle, registration number believed to be 04 KK 2649 in relation to the incident. The vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in the area prior to the incident. It is understood the 4x4 was reported stolen in the Co Kilkenny area on the 3 March.
The male driver is described as approximately 6'2", of thin build and with grey hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 999, 112 or Portlaoise Garda station on 057 8674100.
(JP)
The alleged incident, which has been described as "serious", happened in Cullahill, Co Laois at around 11am yesterday (4 March).
Gardaí are looking help in tracing the whereabouts of a silver Nissan X-Trail 4 x 4 vehicle, registration number believed to be 04 KK 2649 in relation to the incident. The vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in the area prior to the incident. It is understood the 4x4 was reported stolen in the Co Kilkenny area on the 3 March.
The male driver is described as approximately 6'2", of thin build and with grey hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 999, 112 or Portlaoise Garda station on 057 8674100.
(JP)
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