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Case No. 5142Armed robbery · Co. Dublin

Man arrested over seven armed robberies in south Dublin

On 4 September 2024 gardaí arrested a man in his 40s in the Tallaght area as part of an investigation into seven armed robberies of convenience stores and petrol stations in Rathmines, South Circular Road, Clondalkin and Ronanstown, reported over a recent period. The victims are described only as staff and businesses, and no individuals are named. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and has been charged with the robberies, which is an allegation that has not been tested in court. The latest development is that he was expected to appear before Blanchardstown Court No. 1 on Friday 13 September 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested4 Sep
    3 reports
  3. Charged4 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s as part of an investigation into armed robberies in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
  • Seven armed robberies of convenience stores and petrol stations were reported in Rathmines, South Circular Road, Clondalkin and Ronanstown.
Where
The Irish Times reports the robberies took place across Dublin, while the garda.ie release refers to the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
When
  • The robberies occurred over a recent period, and no specific incident dates are given.
  • The man was arrested on Wednesday 4 September 2024 in the Tallaght area.
Weapon
Gardaí suspect a knife and a syringe were produced during the robberies.
Other details
  • The incidents involved violent threats against staff.
  • The Irish Times reports the man has a very large number of previous convictions, including violent robberies, and was previously jailed for killing another person.
  • The suspect is reported to be a chronic drug user with more than 50 previous convictions.
Investigation
  • An incident room was set up at Clondalkin Garda Station under a Senior Investigating Officer, with gardaí from Ballyfermot, Tallaght and Clondalkin stations involved, and investigations are ongoing.
  • Gardaí studied CCTV images from some of the businesses and identified the man as the chief suspect.
  • The man was arrested by Clondalkin Divisional Detective and Community Engagement Units, assisted by Tallaght gardaí, and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Dublin Region.
Charges
The man has been charged, with the garda.ie release dated 4 September 2024 in its metadata but showing an issue date of 13 September 2024 in its text.
In court
He was expected to appear before Blanchardstown Court No. 1 on Friday 13 September 2024.
32 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with a number of armed robberies. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe arrest was part of an investigation into a number of armed robberies in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (garda.ie)
  • whatSeven armed robberies of convenient stores and petrol stations were reported. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is a man in his 40s. (garda.ie)
  • whatGardaí arrested a prolific offender on suspicion of a series of chaotic armed robberies. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSeven armed robberies of convenience stores and petrol stations were reported in Rathmines, South Circular Road, Clondalkin and Ronanstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSeven armed robberies of convenience stores and petrol stations took place in Rathmines, South Circular Road, Clondalkin and Ronanstown. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe armed robberies took place in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe robberies occurred in Rathmines, South Circular Road, Clondalkin and Ronanstown. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe suspect was arrested in the Tallaght area. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe robberies took place across Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe suspect was detained in Tallaght. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man was arrested in the Tallaght area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on 4 September 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe robberies happened over recent days. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponGardaí suspect a knife and a syringe were produced during the robberies. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAn incident room was established at Clondalkin Garda Station under a Senior Investigating Officer. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation involved Gardaí from Ballyfermot, Tallaght and Clondalkin Garda Stations. (garda.ie)
  • investigationHe is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin Region. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAn incident room was set up in Clondalkin Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí studied CCTV images from some of the businesses and identified the arrested man as the chief suspect. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe arrest was made by Clondalkin divisional detective and community engagement units, backed by Tallaght gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí from Ballyfermot, Tallaght and Clondalkin stations were involved in the investigation. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe was expected to appear before Blanchardstown Court No. 1 on Friday 13 September 2024. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe incidents involved violent threats against staff. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect was questioned at a Dublin garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect has a very large number of previous convictions, including violent robberies. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect was previously jailed for killing another person. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect is a chronic drug user with more than 50 previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Dublin Region. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2024
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Man arrested in connection with seven armed robberies in south Dublin

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s in connection with seven armed robberies, and names the Garda stations involved in the investigation.

    suspect, 40s, male
  2. 4 Sep2024
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Convicted killer arrested in connection with series of chaotic armed robberies across Dublin

    Reports the arrest of a suspect in a series of armed robberies, names the areas and businesses involved, and gives details of the suspect's record and the investigation. No specific incident date is given.

    suspect, 40s, male
  3. 4 Sep2024
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Arrest for Armed Robberies in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, 4th September 2024

    First report of the arrest; details the investigation into seven armed robberies and the establishment of an incident room at Clondalkin Garda Station.

    suspect, 40s, male
  4. 4 Sep2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Arrest for Armed Robberies in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, 4th September 2024

    Garda press release on the arrest and charging of one man over a number of armed robberies; gives the court appearance but no dates, locations or victims for the robberies.

    accused, 40s, male