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Case No. 6161Theft · Co. Dublin · 28 Dec 2024

Man arrested after Dutch DJ's backpack stolen in Dublin

On 28 December 2024 in Dublin, a backpack containing the laptop and passport of Marijn Van Vliet, a Dutch DJ, was taken while he sat on a bench. He reported the theft to Store Street Garda Station, and a man in his 20s was arrested after being stopped on Eden Quay. The man was charged in relation to the theft, and the stolen items were returned to the victim before his gig at the Academy that night. The suspect is due to appear before court at a later date.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Marijn Van Vliet, a Dutch DJ from the Netherlands, had his backpack stolen.
  • The backpack contained his laptop and passport.
  • The backpack was taken while the victim was sitting on a bench.
Where
The theft occurred in Dublin, and the victim was in the city to perform a DJ set at the Academy.
When
The incident occurred on 28 December 2024, ahead of a Saturday night gig.
Investigation
  • The victim reported the theft to Store Street Garda Station with a description of the person involved.
  • Gardaí stopped the suspect on Eden Quay, where he was reportedly concealing items.
  • A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the theft.
Charges
The man was charged in relation to the theft.
Other details
The stolen laptop, backpack and passport were recovered and returned to the victim before his gig.
In court
The suspect will appear before court at a later date.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim's backpack containing his laptop and passport was stolen while he sat on a bench. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect was concealing items when stopped by Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe stolen laptop, backpack and passport were returned to the victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe theft was reported at Store Street Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe suspect was stopped on Eden Quay. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was in Dublin to perform his DJ set at the Academy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 28 December 2024, ahead of the Saturday night gig. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 20s was arrested and charged in relation to the theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe suspect will appear before court at a later date. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Dublin Garda snap into action to assist Dutch DJ after backpack stolen

    Gardaí recovered the stolen laptop, backpack and passport and returned them to the victim before his gig. The suspect was charged and will appear before court at a later date.

    victim, Marijn Van Vliet, male, Dutch, non-irishMarijn Van Vlietsuspect, 20s, male