Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 6245Theft (alleged)

Garda reinstated after being cleared over alleged bicycle theft

A Midlands-based Garda detective has been fully reinstated after a disciplinary board cleared him over the alleged theft of a bicycle from a Garda station. A criminal investigation found he had no criminal case to answer.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe detective gave a bicycle in a Garda station to an elderly man in his community. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe detective is Midlands-based. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe bicycle was given during the pandemic. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe garda did not get permission in advance or fill out the necessary paperwork to take the bike. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe matter was investigated by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI). (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe garda's home was searched in June 2020 and the bicycle was retrieved from the elderly man. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA criminal investigation found the garda had no criminal case to answer. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA disciplinary board cleared the officer of all disciplinary charges he faced. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe garda has been fully reinstated to duties. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    Otheririshtimes.com, first report
    Garda at centre of bicycle controversy fully reinstated, now considering legal action

    Reports the detective's full reinstatement, that he is considering legal action, and that the Commissioner sent a report on the case to the Minister for Justice and the Policing Authority.

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