Gardai in Ashbourne, Co Meath, are investigating the “unlawful taking” of a farmer’s car while the farmer was out counting cattle in a field.

The incident happened around 9.15am yesterday in the Kilmoon area of Co Meath.

The Meath Crime Prevention Facebook page is reporting that the car stolen was a blue Volkswagen Passat, with a 171 D registration.

The public has been asked to keep a look out for the car and that any information is to be reported to Ashbourne garda station on 01-801 0600.

Veterinarian jeep containing toxic substance stolen

Meanwhile, gardaí in Bray are continuing to investigate a burglary at a premises in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, in which a Land Rover Discovery was stolen.

Last week, the Irish Farmers Journal reported that the 10D registered vehicle contained 400ml of Dolethal pentobarbital, which is used to put animals to sleep.

The product was in four 100ml clear glass bottles containing a red fluid with the brand name “Dolethal”.

The burglary occurred between 6.30pm and 7.40pm on Friday 28 April 2017.

Gardaí and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) are very anxious that the toxic substance is recovered and are appealing for anyone who may have any information or know the whereabouts of this poison to contact gardaí in Bray on 01-666 5800, the garda confidential line on 1800-666 111 or any garda station.