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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19941Theft; criminal damage · Co. Waterford · 22 Aug 2023

Man accused of stealing from children at Tramore Beach, Co Waterford

Gardaí allege that Thomas Greene, a 31-year-old man, stole cash and items from beach-goers' bags at Tramore Beach in County Waterford on 22 August 2023, and that the alleged injured parties were children. Greene is also charged with criminal damage for allegedly smearing faeces on the walls of Tramore Garda Station. He appeared at a vacation sitting of Naas District Court on 24 August 2023, where gardaí objected to bail and the judge refused it. The latest reported development is that he was kept in custody until his case resumed at Waterford District Court on 29 August 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Thomas Greene, a 31-year-old man, is accused of stealing cash and items from beach-goers' bags.
Where
The alleged thefts took place at Tramore Beach in County Waterford.
When
The alleged offences were committed on 22 August 2023.
Other details
  • The alleged injured parties were children.
  • Greene's listed address is 10 Sarsfield Street, Sallynoggin, County Dublin.
Investigation
The accused was identified by the alleged injured parties as the person who took their belongings and money.
Charges
  • Greene is charged with theft of cash and items from beach-goers' bags.
  • Greene is also charged with criminal damage for allegedly smearing faeces on the walls of Tramore Garda Station.
In court
  • Greene appeared at a vacation sitting of Naas District Court on Thursday, 24 August 2023.
  • Gardaí objected to bail and the judge refused bail for Greene.
  • Greene was kept in custody until his case resumed at Waterford District Court on 29 August 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged thefts took place at Tramore Beach in County Waterford. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences were committed on 22 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe accused was identified by the alleged injured parties as the person who took their belongings and money. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThomas Greene is accused of stealing cash and items from beach-goers' bags. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGreene is also charged with criminal damage for allegedly smearing faeces on the walls of Tramore Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGreene appeared at a vacation sitting of Naas District Court on Thursday, 24 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail and the judge refused bail for Greene. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGreene was kept in custody until his case resumed at Waterford District Court on 29 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe alleged injured parties were children. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGreene's listed address is 10 Sarsfield Street, Sallynoggin, County Dublin. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Aug2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man who appeared in Kildare court accused of stealing from children at Tramore Beach

    Names the accused and gives his age, the court appearances, the charge of criminal damage at Tramore Garda Station, the identification by the injured parties, and the refusal of bail.

    accused, Thomas Greene, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Greene