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Case No. 14861Robbery · Co. Louth · 24 Jun 2023

Man jailed for Grindr-linked robberies at knifepoint in Dundalk

Michael Quinn used the dating app Grindr to meet men and rob them at knifepoint in the Dundalk area, County Louth, in 2023. The offences took place on 24 June 2023, on 18 July 2023 and two days later, against three men. Quinn was arrested after a garda recognised him from images circulated by the crime unit, and he later pleaded guilty at Dundalk Circuit Court to two robbery counts, falsely imprisoning one man and assaulting another. On 21 January 2025 he was jailed for a total of eight and a half years, with the sentences concurrent and backdated to 1 August 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Michael Quinn used the dating app Grindr to find men to rob in the Dundalk area in 2023.
Where
The offences took place at locations in the Dundalk area, County Louth.
When
  • The first victim met Quinn on 24 June 2023.
  • The second victim arranged to meet a man on 18 July 2023, and two days later the third victim picked Quinn up in his car.
Weapon
  • During the first robbery Quinn produced a large kitchen knife and possibly a screwdriver.
  • During the second robbery Quinn produced two knives.
  • During the third robbery Quinn produced a knife and took €60 in cash and the victim's AIB and Revolut cards.
Other details
  • The second victim had a slice mark on one cheek, a cut to the other cheek and a cut on his ear.
  • Quinn had 30 previous convictions, including assault causing harm, theft and burglary.
Investigation
Quinn was arrested after a garda recognised him from images circulated by the crime unit.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to two robbery counts, falsely imprisoning one man and assaulting another, causing him harm.
In court
On 21 January 2025 he was jailed for a total of eight and a half years at Dundalk Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • The first robbery attracted 10 and a half years with the final two years suspended, false imprisonment of the first victim seven years, assault of the second man three and a half years, and robbery of the third victim five years and nine months.
  • The sentences are concurrent and backdated to 1 August 2024.
  • As part of the suspended sentence, he entered a €100 bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and he must be supervised by the Probation Service for 18 months after release.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place at locations in the Dundalk area. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe first victim met the defendant on June 24th, 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe second victim arranged to meet a man on July 18th, 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenTwo days later, the third victim picked the defendant up in his car. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponThe defendant produced a large kitchen knife and possibly a screwdriver. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponThe defendant produced two knives during the second robbery. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponThe defendant produced a knife and robbed the third victim of €60 in cash and his AIB and Revolut cards. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested after being recognised by a garda who had seen images circulated by the crime unit. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to two robbery counts, falsely imprisoning one man and assaulting another, causing him harm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe man was jailed for a total of eight and a half years at Dundalk Circuit Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe first robbery attracted a 10 and a half year sentence, with the final two years suspended. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceSeven years concurrent was imposed for falsely imprisoning the first victim. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThree and a half years was imposed for assaulting the second man. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceFive years and nine months was imposed for robbing the third victim. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentences were concurrent and backdated to August 1st, 2024. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceAs part of the suspended sentence, he entered a €100 bond to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceHe must be supervised by the Probation Service for 18 months after release. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant used the dating app Grindr to find victims to rob. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe second victim had a slice mark on his cheek, a cut to the other cheek and a cut on his ear. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 30 previous convictions, including assault causing harm, theft and burglary. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2025
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man jailed for using Grindr to rob victims at knifepoint in Dundalk

    Court report on the sentencing of Michael Quinn at Dundalk Circuit Court for robberies, false imprisonment and assault against three men met through Grindr in 2023, with sentences and probation conditions.

    convicted, Michael Quinn, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Quinnvictim, malevictim, malevictim, male