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Case No. 3215Theft · Co. Galway · 20 Jul 2025

Gardaí appeal for information over Galway shop theft

Two men entered a shop in Galway at different times on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 4:30pm, one taking bottles of alcohol from the shelf and the other taking steaks from the fridge before both leaving through the entrance. Officers in Ballinasloe have been investigating the theft. On April 28, 2026, Gardaí issued a Crimecall appeal with CCTV images and descriptions of both suspects, who are described as males in their 30s, around five foot 10 inches, and of slim build.

  1. Reported28 Apr
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two male suspects entered a shop at different times, one taking bottles of alcohol from the shelf and the other taking steaks from the fridge, before both leaving through the entrance.
  • The first suspect was described as around five foot 10 inches, in his 30s, slim build, with a beard, wearing a black cap, black top and blue jeans.
  • The second suspect was described as having black hair, around five foot 10 inches, in his 30s, slim build, wearing a blue top with white stripes on the arm and blue jeans.
Where
The theft took place in a shop in Galway.
When
The theft occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 4:30pm.
Investigation
  • Officers in Ballinasloe have been investigating the theft.
  • Gardaí issued a Crimecall appeal on April 28, 2026, with CCTV images and descriptions of both suspects.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo male suspects entered the shop at different times. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe first male took bottles of alcohol from the shelf. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe second male took steaks from the fridge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoth males left through the entrance of the shop. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe first suspect was around five foot 10 inches, in his 30s, slim build, with a beard, wearing a black cap, black top and blue jeans. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe second suspect had black hair, was around five foot 10 inches, in his 30s, slim build, wearing a blue top with white stripes on the arm and blue jeans. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe theft was from a shop in Galway. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 4:30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationOfficers in Ballinasloe have been investigating the theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí made the appeal on Crimecall. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have released an image of a suspect. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2026
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardaí release image of suspect behind Galway shop theft

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    suspect
  2. 28 Apr2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal in hope of tracing men after Galway shop theft

    Gardaí issued a Crimecall appeal with CCTV images of two suspects and descriptions of their appearance and clothing.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male