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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16617Robbery · Co. Kerry

Killarney tourist robbery case sent to Circuit Court

On 22 April, a 24-year-old Lithuanian man, Tomas Starodubcevas, was charged with robbing American tourist Andrea Bartlett, an elderly woman, of €325 on Port Road in Killarney. It is alleged that he approached her from behind, causing her to fall and break her arm. He appeared before Listowel District Court in May and was remanded on bail with conditions. In July, Judge David Waters refused jurisdiction, so the case was adjourned to September for a book of evidence to be compiled for the Circuit Court, where it is to be dealt with, and he remains on continuing bail until then.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Tomas Starodubcevas is charged with robbing American tourist Andrea Bartlett of €325 and her handbag.
  • It is alleged that he approached the woman from behind, causing her to fall to the ground and break her arm.
When
The robbery is alleged to have taken place on 22 April.
Where
The robbery is alleged to have taken place on Port Road in Killarney, near Killarney National Park.
In court
  • He appeared before Listowel District Court in May and was remanded on bail with conditions.
  • Judge David Waters refused jurisdiction for the case in the District Court.
  • The matter was adjourned to September for a book of evidence to be compiled for the Circuit Court.
Other details
  • His bail conditions include signing on daily at Killarney Garda Station, observing a curfew, surrendering his passport and remaining in the jurisdiction.
  • He is ordered to stay out of Killarney National Park and away from Port Road.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is charged with robbing an American tourist of €325. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe victim was approached from behind and fell to the ground, breaking her arm. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place on Port Road in Killarney. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Listowel District Court in May and was remanded on bail with conditions. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe District Court judge refused jurisdiction for the case. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to September for a book of evidence to be compiled for the Circuit Court. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused must sign on daily at Killarney Garda Station, observe a curfew, surrender his passport and remain in the jurisdiction. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused is ordered to stay out of Killarney National Park and away from Port Road. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a Lithuanian national. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2024
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Killarney tourist robbery case sent to Circuit Court

    Reports the District Court refusing jurisdiction, the adjournment to September for a book of evidence, and the bail conditions. Names the accused and his nationality.

    accused, Tomas Starodubcevas, 24, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishTomas Starodubcevasvictim, Andrea Bartlett, female, American, non-irishAndrea Bartlett