THREE of the six cars stolen from Optimum Autos in Darragh have been recovered as a Garda investigation continues.
In the early hours of Friday morning, six vehicles were reported as stolen from the Darragh based car dealership, Optimum Autos.
The Clare Echo has learned that three of the six vehicles have been recovered. A 2017 navy Mercedes CLA180 was found in Sixmilebridge, a 2014 blue Audi S3 Saloon was retrieved in Herberstown, Co Limerick while a black BMW 1 series was found in Bunratty after it ran out of petrol.
A 2015 black Volkswagen Golf, a 2014 white Volkswagen Golf and a 2018 white Toyota CHR remain missing.
On Friday, a technical examination of the scene was 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.
In a statement, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána outlined, “Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the N68 between 1:00am and 5:00am on Friday 22nd August 2025 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 which may be parked up in public carparks, housing estates, etc. 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”.
Management of Optimum Autos have thanked the public for their assistance in trying to retrieve the vehicles. A post appealing for information has been shared over 500 times on Facebook. “The power of social media is truly unbelievable because of your support and shares, we’ve made incredible progress”.
A similar incident occurred at a garage in the past two weeks where two high-powered vehicles were stolen in Cahir, Co Tipperary.
