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Case No. 30068Burglary; theft · Co. Galway · 10 Sep 2021

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Galway hostel burglary

A hostel room on Eglinton Street, Galway city, was ransacked on the night of 10 September 2021. A black Dell laptop, a black rucksack, Microsoft Xbox equipment, personal documentation and a sum of cash were stolen. Some of the stolen items were recovered in Eyre Square shortly after the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Eglinton Street or Eyre Square area between 7 and 9pm that evening.

  1. Reported16 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A hostel room on Eglinton Street, Galway city, was ransacked and thousands worth of items were stolen.
  • A black Dell laptop, a black rucksack, Microsoft Xbox equipment, personal documentation and a sum of cash were taken.
  • Some of the stolen items were recovered in Eyre Square shortly after the theft.
Where
The theft took place at a hostel room on Eglinton Street, Galway city.
When
The theft occurred on Friday night, 10 September 2021.
Investigation
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Eglinton Street or Eyre Square area between 7 and 9pm on Friday evening.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Galway city hostel room was ransacked by a thief with thousands worth of items stolen. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatA black Dell laptop, a black rucksack, Microsoft Xbox equipment, large amounts of personal documentation and a sum of cash were taken. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatSome of the stolen items were recovered in Eyre Square a short time later. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place at a hostel room on Eglinton Street, Galway city. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on Friday night, 10 September 2021. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone in the Eglinton Street or Eyre Square area between 7 and 9pm on Friday evening to contact them on 091-538000. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Sep2021
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Gardai hunt after Galway hostel ransacked but thief leaves vital clues behind

    Gardaí appealing for witnesses in the Eglinton Street or Eyre Square area between 7 and 9pm on Friday evening; some stolen items recovered in Eyre Square shortly after the theft.

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