Theft
# theft - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Man arrested after young boy stabbed over 20 times on Greek vacation
The boy’s mother told police her son had gone to retrieve a stolen iPad and phone from the accused when he disappeared on Tuesday.
# theft - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
# theft - Friday 10 May, 2013
Five arrests after gang armed with hammers rob Dublin jewellery shop
The gang threatened staff and smashed up the shop, causing extensive damage.
# theft - Friday 19 April, 2013
Ivor Callely appears in court over allegedly falsified expenses claims
The 54-year-old former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator has appeared in court over allegations that he submitted six falsified invoices.
Stolen rhino horns were removed from exhibition ‘due to risk of theft’
The horns were stolen from the archives in Dublin on Wednesday night by three masked men.
# theft - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Man arrested over theft of €9,000 from Balbriggan garda station
The man in his 30s was arrested this morning.
# theft - Friday 5 April, 2013
8,000 mobile phones stolen in first half of 2012
Gardaà have released figures on mobile phone theft as they prepare a new drive encouraging people to be wary of theft.
# theft - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Blessed Sacrament stolen from Kildare church
The priest in Sallins said the theft brought darkness to a place of worship.
# theft - Friday 8 February, 2013
Gardaà recover stolen property worth €300,000 in Kildare
Four men have been arrested and three are due to appear in court this morning.
# theft - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
Did your bike get robbed? This person wants to return one…
“This is not a joke, I really want to give this bike back. I’m not a scumbag.”
# theft - Sunday 13 January, 2013
# theft - Friday 21 December, 2012
New crime figures show burglaries on the rise
New crime statistics show most types of crime declined in the twelve months to September – but burglary and fraud both increased.
# theft - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Two men escape with undisclosed sum in Dublin supermarket robbery
The men escaped with the money after the robbery at a Lidl supermarket on the Greenhills Road last night.
Retailers warned as €155,000 stolen every hour
ISME has said that shoplifting costs businesses a total of €44 million over the Christmas period.
# theft - Saturday 8 December, 2012
‘Rare’ silver Audi car taken in aggravated burglary in Goatstown
Gardaà believe that the burglars may have targeted the particular model in an overnight raid.
# theft - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Number arrested in organised crime crackdown now at 113
Gardaà have been carrying out a major investigation into organised crime across the country.
# theft - Thursday 15 November, 2012
ICSA calls for government action on sheep thefts
The association said there is a need for a change in the tagging system as well as a comprehensive database like that for cattle.
# theft - Monday 5 November, 2012
Over half a billion euro in retail stock stolen every year – Retail Ireland
More than half of retailers say they have experienced increased levels of crime in the last two years.
# theft - Saturday 27 October, 2012
Ministry of Defence munitions stolen from English train
The materials are stable but could be hazardous if tampered with.
# theft - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Polish police recover bodies stolen with German funeral van
Police recovered 12 bodies that went missing when a van carrying coffins to a crematorium was stolen in Germany last week.
# theft - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Art thieves steal 7 masterpieces from Dutch museum
Several paintings have been stolen from a museum in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, including works by Picasso, Matisse, and two by Monet.
# theft - Monday 1 October, 2012
Two men in court over alleged €8.8 million theft
The two men are charged over allegedly borrowing €8.8 million to buy land in contravention of Theft and Fraud legislation.
# theft - Friday 28 September, 2012
Crime is falling – but kidnapping and burglaries have risen sharply
The single biggest drop came in the category of weapons and explosives offences, which fell by more than 15 per cent.
# theft - Friday 31 August, 2012
# theft - Friday 24 August, 2012
‘Relic of the True Cross’ stolen from Co Laois church
A 3mm-by-3mm piece of wood, kept in a pewter case, was stolen from a case inside Holy Cross Church in Co Laois.
# theft - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Good Samaritans inadvertently assist robbery
New Jersey thief made off with $400 in cash and a gold chain.
# theft - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Ireland’s ancient relics – what are they and how have they survived?
From their religious classification to the clues they provide archaeologists about Ireland’s chieftains and kings, here’s your guide to Irish relics.
# theft - Friday 17 August, 2012
Party clown had Steve Jobs’ stolen iPad
Kenny the Clown had been using the iPad to play the “Pink Panther” and Michael Jackson songs while entertaining children and tourists.
# theft - Monday 13 August, 2012
Pope’s butler to stand trial over Vatileaks scandal
Paolo Gabriele is accused of stealing secret documents and leaking them to the press.
# theft - Saturday 11 August, 2012
# theft - Thursday 26 July, 2012
PSNI issue appeal over stolen sheep
Sheep were stolen from the Knowhead Road area of Broughshane, Co Antrim at some point between Monday and Wednesday.
# theft - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Singapore boys face seven years’ jail for bus theft and joyriding
Police in Singapore said the three teenagers, who could face up to seven years in prison, were behind the theft of two school buses.
# theft - Friday 20 July, 2012
Garda warning after dangerous chemicals stolen from factory in Limerick
Two white drums of caustic soda – which is extremely dangerous if it is inhaled or touches skin – were stolen overnight.
# theft - Friday 6 July, 2012
Adam Clayton’s former PA sentenced to seven years in prison
Carol Hawkins was found guilty last week of stealing nearly €3 million from the U2 bassist.
# theft - Monday 18 June, 2012
Ireland recycles equivalent weight of three Dublin Spires in batteries in 2011
Recycling of electrical items beat European targets last year.
# theft - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Stolen unencrypted laptop contained details of 900 Bord Gais employees Exclusive
The personal information of around 900 Bord Gais employees was on the laptop which was stolen from the Dublin 1 office earlier this month.
# theft - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Executive charged with burglary over alleged Lego scam
US authorities say the man used fake bar codes to buy toys at discounted rate before selling them on eBay for a better price.
# theft - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Das Boot: Real complain after riddle of Ronaldo’s stolen footwear
Shirts and boots lifted before Madrid’s Champions League game with Munich last night.
# theft - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Crime costs for small businesses increasing – survey
Reported crimes – in all forms – have increased over the past two years despite over €2 billion being spent on security measures.
# theft - Saturday 3 March, 2012
Preserved heart of Dublin saint stolen from Christ Church Cathedral
The relic of the 12th century preserved heart has disappeared from its place in the city centre cathedral.






















































