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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29967Attempted theft (bicycle) · Co. Limerick · 16 Sep 2021

Man facing prosecution over attempted bicycle theft in Limerick

A man was caught attempting to steal a bicycle locked to a bike rack on the canal bank in Limerick city at 2am on Thursday 16 September 2021. He had a hacksaw, screwdrivers and a monkey wrench laid out at the rack, and his plan was to use the tools to steal bicycles. He ran when he saw the gardai but was arrested a short distance away. Gardaí say the tools were likely stolen, with vans and construction sites having been entered and tools taken. The man is facing prosecution.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man was attempting to steal a bicycle that was locked to a bike rack.
  • He ran when he saw the gardai but was arrested a short distance away.
  • His plan was to use the tools to steal bicycles.
  • Vans and construction sites have been entered and tools taken.
Where
The incident took place on the canal bank in Limerick city.
When
The incident occurred at 2am in the early hours of Thursday 16 September 2021.
Weapon
He had a hacksaw, screwdrivers and a monkey wrench laid out at the bicycle rack.
Investigation
Gardaí say it is likely the tools were stolen.
Charges
The man is facing prosecution.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was attempting to steal a bicycle that was locked to a bike rack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe man ran when he saw the gardai but was arrested a short distance away. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHis plan was to use the tools to steal bicycles. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatVans and construction sites have been entered and tools taken. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on the canal bank in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 2am in the early hours of Thursday 16 September 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponHe had a hacksaw, screwdrivers and a monkey wrench laid out at the bicycle rack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say it is likely the tools were stolen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man is facing prosecution. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 23 Sep2021
    Arrestedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Suspected bike thief caught red-handed by Limerick gardai

    Initial report of the arrest and details of the tools found at the scene, plus context about related tool thefts from vans, construction sites and a Jeep at O'Brien's Bridge.

    suspect, male