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Case No. 16691Burglary · Co. Kildare · 26 Jun 2024

Man facing burglary charge over Kilcullen Community Centre safe

On June 26, 2024, a safe containing around €200 in cash was allegedly stolen from Kilcullen Community Centre in County Kildare. Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan said a 37-year-old man, Alan Sheridan, was identified at the scene via CCTV footage. On Thursday July 4, 2024, gardaí outlined the allegations to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court, where Mr Sheridan faces a charge of burglary. As he did not appear, the judge issued a bench warrant, as reported on July 10, 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court9 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A safe containing around €200 in cash was allegedly stolen from a community centre.
Where
The safe was allegedly taken from Kilcullen Community Centre in County Kildare.
When
The alleged theft took place on June 26, 2024.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan said the suspect, Alan Sheridan, was identified at the scene via CCTV footage.
Charges
Alan Sheridan, a 37-year-old man, faces a charge of burglary.
In court
  • On Thursday July 4, 2024, gardaí outlined the allegations to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court.
  • Mr Sheridan did not appear in court, so the judge issued and endorsed a bench warrant.
Other details
The court report was published by Kildare Now on July 10, 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA safe containing around €200 in cash was allegedly stolen from a community centre. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe safe was allegedly taken from Kilcullen Community Centre. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged theft took place on June 26. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí said the suspect was identified at the scene via CCTV footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe 37-year-old defendant faces a charge of burglary. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were detailed to Judge Desmond Zaidan by gardaí at Naas District Court on Thursday July 4. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBecause the accused did not appear, the judge issued a bench warrant and endorsed it. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí claim that safe was stolen from Kilcullen Community Centre

    Reports that gardaí allege a safe with around €200 was stolen from Kilcullen Community Centre, names the 37-year-old defendant Alan Sheridan, says he was identified via CCTV, and records that a bench warrant was issued after he did not appear in Naas District Court on July 4.

    accused, Alan Sheridan, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Sheridan