Warning as group with 'balaclavas and Stanley knives' spotted in Tipperary estate
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating a reported burglary at a home in Newport after a group of masked individuals with Stanley knives were spotted attempting to break into a car in a local housing estate
Residents in a Tipperary housing estate are being urged to to be vigilant after a group of individuals with ‘balaclavas and Stanley knives’ was spotted attempting to break into a car at the weekend.
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating a reported burglary at a home in Newport which took place on the same night as an alleged sighting of masked car thieves who were allegedly armed with Stanley knives.
A witness reported that on the night of Saturday, September 19, a group of individuals with ‘balaclavas and Stanley knives’ was spotted attempting to break into a car in the Glenwood area of Newport town.
A local resident reported the incident in a post to social media, warning that the group might ‘maybe break into houses too.’
In response to a media query regarding the reported sighting, a garda spokesperson confirmed that local gardaí received a report of a burglary at a home in Newport at 7.30pm on Saturday, September 19.
According to the response, a number of items were reported as stolen with garda investigations still ongoing.
“Gardaí received a report of an incident of burglary that occurred at a domestic residence in Newport, Co. Tipperary on Saturday 19th September 2026 at approximately 7:30 pm. A number of items have been reported as stolen Investigations are ongoing,” reads the response from the Garda Press Office.
A resident of Newport shared a statement on Facebook regarding the alleged sighting. “Just a warning that there was individuals with balaclavas and Stanley knives attempting to rob a car and maybe break into houses last night in Glenwood and Glencree early this morn. Guards are aware. Please be vigilant and look out for your neighbours.”