Gardaí are investigating the theft of a car that had broken down on the M18 on Sunday evening last.
The car broke down on the motorway near Skehanagh on Sunday evening last and when the driver went to seek help, his vehicle was taken.
Crime Prevention Officer for Clare, Sergeant Catriona Holohan outlined the circumstances and has appealed for the public’s help.
“On Sunday night, Ennis Gardaí took a report of a stolen vehicle from the motorway. The owner of the vehicle reported that their car broke down on the motorway at 6.30pm near Skehanagh. The owner left the car to seek help and when they returned with a tow vehicle, the car had been stolen.
The vehicle is described as a black Toyota Avensis. Ennis Gardaí are appealing to anyone that may have observed any persons or vehicles near this black Toyota Avensis between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Sunday evening, to please contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100.”