Thieves hit Augher GAA grounds in heavy machinery heist

The expensive items, which included a digger, three buckets and a trailer, were taken from Augher GAA grounds shortly after midnight.

Since then, victims of the theft, P Keenan Quarries, have obtained CCTV footage that appears to show the stolen goods being transported out of Auchnacloy in the direction of Caledon/Armagh.

In a post on social media, P Keenan Quarries identified the vehicle towing the haul as a Black Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck, further claiming that the thieves responsible had removed the tracker from the digger and discarded it on the edge of the road.

Commenting on the situation, the PSNI said, ”Police are appealing for information following a report of theft of plant machinery and criminal damage from the Annaghilla Road area of Augher on Thursday, May 23.

“It was reported that a digger, a trailer and other items were taken from the scene at around 00:15am. Damage was also reported to a lorry that was parked in the area. It is believed the items were towed away towards the Caledon Road area.

“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 280 23/05/24. Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or online at ‘www.crimestoppers-uk.org’.”