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13/04/2016
Art Stolen In 2013 Recovered In Co Offaly
A number of valuable artworks stolen in a robbery in 2013 have been recovered by gardaí in a planned operation in Edenderry, Co Offaly.
The six recovered oil paintings - part of a set of 14 Stations of the Cross - were reported stolen from the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Kiltullagh, Co. Galway in June 2013.
The discovery was made by Gardaí attached to Edenderry and Tullamore during a search of wasteland near Edenderry on Tuesday afternoon. The paintings were found in good condition and have been removed from the scene to Tullamore Garda Station for forensic and technical examination.
No one was arrested during this phase of the investigation and enquiries are ongoing, garda said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057-9327600, Galway Garda Station on 091-538000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(MH/JP)
The six recovered oil paintings - part of a set of 14 Stations of the Cross - were reported stolen from the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Kiltullagh, Co. Galway in June 2013.
The discovery was made by Gardaí attached to Edenderry and Tullamore during a search of wasteland near Edenderry on Tuesday afternoon. The paintings were found in good condition and have been removed from the scene to Tullamore Garda Station for forensic and technical examination.
No one was arrested during this phase of the investigation and enquiries are ongoing, garda said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057-9327600, Galway Garda Station on 091-538000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(MH/JP)
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