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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23127Theft · Co. Limerick · 18 Oct 2026

Man charged over handbag theft in Limerick city centre

A woman reported to gardaí on high-visibility patrol in Limerick city centre shortly before 9pm on Sunday 18 October 2026 that her handbag had been stolen by a male. A man was apprehended a short distance away, arrested and charged, and is due to appear before Limerick District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged21 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman's handbag had been stolen by a male. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe woman approached gardaí shortly before 9pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA description of the suspect was circulated. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí apprehended a man a short distance from the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe suspect was arrested and charged. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe suspect is due to appear before Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2026
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    LIVE: Man arrested after woman's handbag is stolen in Limerick city

    Reports the arrest and charging of a man over a handbag theft in Limerick city centre, and includes personal safety advice from Sgt Michelle O'Halloran of Henry Street Garda Station.

    victim, femalesuspect, male