Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10629Theft · Co. Limerick

Limerick woman denied bail over five alleged shop thefts

Amber Milbrandt, a 39-year-old woman with an address in Limerick city, is alleged to have stolen goods valued at €1,058 in five thefts from McCabe's Pharmacy, Spar, Dunnes Stores and SuperValu in Limerick between November 2025 and February 2026. Gardaí arrested her on 19 February 2026 and later charged her in connection with the alleged offences. At Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney refused her bail after Garda Emily Maher opposed it, and the judge said the overriding consideration was to ensure she appears for future hearings. The latest reported development is that bail was refused, reported with a publication date of 4 March 2026 in the listing and 8 March 2026 in the article byline.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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Other details
  • The suspect is Amber Milbrandt, a 39-year-old woman with an address in Limerick city.
  • Gardaí said it will be alleged that she is addicted to controlled drugs, mainly crack cocaine.
  • Her solicitor said she is on methadone and working with the Probation Service.
What happened
Goods valued at €1,058 were allegedly stolen.
Where
The alleged thefts were from McCabe's Pharmacy, Spar, Dunnes Stores and SuperValu in Limerick.
When
The alleged thefts took place between November 2025 and February 2026.
Charges
  • Amber Milbrandt was arrested on 19 February 2026 and later charged in connection with the alleged offences.
  • She is alleged to have committed five thefts from various shops.
Investigation
Garda Emily Maher opposed bail, saying she believed the defendant would continue to commit serious acts.
In court
  • Judge Patricia Harney refused bail, saying the overriding consideration was to ensure she appears for future hearings.
  • The bail refusal is dated 4 March 2026 in the listing and 8 March 2026 in the article byline.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGoods valued at €1,058 were allegedly stolen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged thefts were from McCabe's Pharmacy, Spar, Dunnes Stores and SuperValu in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged thefts took place between November 2025 and February 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda Emily Maher opposed bail, saying she believed the defendant would continue to commit serious acts. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMilbrandt was arrested on 19 February 2026 and later charged with offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMilbrandt is alleged to have committed five thefts from various shops. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the overriding consideration was to ensure Milbrandt appears for future hearings. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney refused Milbrandt bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí said it will be alleged that Milbrandt is addicted to controlled drugs, mainly crack cocaine. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMilbrandt's solicitor said she is on methadone and working with the Probation Service. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick woman charged with five shop thefts denied bail by district court

    Reports that Milbrandt was refused bail at Limerick District Court, that she was arrested on 19 February 2026, and that gardaí opposed bail and said she is addicted to crack cocaine.

    accused, Amber Milbrandt, 39, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Amber Milbrandt