A beloved collie dog that was in one of two 4x4s stolen in Kingscourt on Thursday has been found.
The two jeeps were stolen while the owners attended the mart in Kingscourt between 11.30am and 2pm.
Both vehicles were parked at the old Super Valu car park in the town.
Owner of the collie dog called ‘Rusty’ Barbara Dillon along with her family and friends had been out searching for the five-year-old collie since Thursday afternoon.
Rusty was found this morning at Kilmoon just off the N2, hungry but in good health.
Shortly after 2pm, both attendees of the mart returned to the carpark to find both of their vehicles which had trailers attached were stolen.
Both trailers were unhitched and left in situ however both jeeps were gone.
The first jeep is described as a Blue Toyota Hilux with a registration number 181MN 2033.
The second is a Grey Toyota Landcruiser, registration 211 LD 15.
Within this vehicle was the very much loved family pet, who goes by the name of ‘Rusty’ and who is brown in colour with white paws.
Gardai believe a black Honda Accord was in convoy with both vehicles that were stolen.
Garda Lisa Stevens of Bailieboro Garda Station appealed for anyone with information to contact Kingscourt or Bailieboro Garda Station on Northern Sound yesterday.
With Rusty now being found, an appeal continues in relation to theft of both vehicles.
She told Northern Sound: "We are appealing to any persons within the town of Kingscourt who may recall the black Honda Accord acting suspiciously prior to taking the jeeps. We are appealing to any persons who may have travelled from Nobber towards Kingscourt that have dash-cam footage of all three vehicles leaving the area. Any information no matter how insignificant you think it may be will be of assistance to us."
