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Case No. 12809Theft (mobile phones) · Co. Laois · 31 Aug 2025

Man arrested over stolen mobile phones at Electric Picnic

A man in his mid-30s was arrested at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois, on suspicion of stealing mobile phones. A number of phones believed to have been stolen were recovered in the main arena, and Gardaí are appealing for the owners to come forward.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested31 Aug
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested on suspicion of stealing mobile phones at Electric Picnic in Stradbally (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man is in his mid-30s (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is being held on suspicion of stealing phones (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA number of mobile phones believed to have been stolen were recovered (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA man was arrested on suspicion of stealing mobile phones at the Electric Picnic in Stradbally. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man is in his mid 30s and is being held on suspicion of stealing phones. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA number of mobile phones believed to have been stolen were recovered when the man was arrested in the main arena. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe arrest took place in the main arena of the festival (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are trying to identify the owners of the recovered phones (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Aug2025
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man arrested as stolen mobile phones recovered at Electric Picnic

    Initial arrest report; stolen phones recovered in the main arena and owners being identified.

    suspect, mid 30s, male
  2. 31 Aug2025
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Arrest as stolen mobile phones recovered at Electric Picnic

    Reports the arrest and recovery of stolen phones at Electric Picnic; Gardaí appealing for owners to identify their devices.

    suspect, mid 30s, male