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Pictured: Among the stolen vehicles was a 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon//Image via Kenneth Hynes
A Clare business owner is offering a reward for information after six vehicles were stolen from his car dealership in Darragh.
The multiple thefts occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 22 from Optimum Autos. One of the vehicles, a black BMW 1 Series, was later found abandoned southbound near Cratloe. It was seized by Gardaí.
The remaining stolen cars include a 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon, 2017 navy Mercedes CLA180, 2015 black Volkswagen Golf, 2014 white Volkswagen Golf and a 2018 white Toyota CHR.
Now, Kenneth Hynes of Optimum Autos has taken to social media in a bid to locate the missing vehicles.
He said, "If you were travelling on the route from Ennis to Limerick last night (August 22) and have dash cam footage, please review it for any unusual activity. Any information, no matter how small, could help. Please contact us directly if you can assist: Office: 083 115 8450. Alternatively, you can also reach out to Ennis Garda Station. We greatly appreciate your support and assistance."
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Mr Hynes is offering a reward for information regarding the whereabouts of the cars.
Following the thefts, a technical examination of the scene has been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact them. Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the N68 between 1am and 5am on Friday, August 22 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
In addition, Gardaí are requesting members of the public to "be vigilant" for any vehicle matching those described above, which may be offered for sale or be parked up in public carparks and housing estates.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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