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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20181Theft · Co. Limerick

Mobile phone stolen from patient at University Hospital Limerick

A mobile phone was stolen from a patient at University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle, Limerick, last week, according to a report published on 27 July 2023. The injured party, whose gender and age are not given, confirmed the stolen item was a mobile phone. A male youth in his teens was arrested in relation to the theft, and the phone was returned after the injured party allegedly confronted the assailant. The teenager has since been released pending referral to the Youth Diversion Programme, and gardaí confirmed they are investigating the theft.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested27 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The stolen item was a mobile phone, as confirmed by the injured party.
Where
The theft took place at University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle, Limerick.
When
The incident is said to have taken place last week, as reported on 27 July 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí confirmed they are investigating the theft.
  • A male youth in his teens was arrested in relation to the incident.
  • The teenager has since been released pending referral to the Youth Diversion Programme.
Charges
No charge is reported in the sources.
In court
No court proceedings are reported in the sources.
Other details
  • The mobile phone was returned after the injured party allegedly confronted the assailant.
  • UL Hospitals Group said patient safety is paramount in response to the incident.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe stolen item was confirmed by the injured party to be a mobile phone. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place at University Hospital Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident is said to have taken place last week. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating the theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA male youth in his teens was arrested in relation to the incident and has since been released pending referral to the Youth Diversion Programme. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe mobile phone was returned after the injured party allegedly confronted the assailant. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 27 Jul2023
    Arrestedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    UHL say patient safety is 'paramount' after juvenile arrested for mobile phone theft

    Adds that the teenage suspect was arrested and released pending referral to the Youth Diversion Programme, that the phone was returned after the injured party allegedly confronted the assailant, and that UL Hospitals Group responded on patient safety.

    victimsuspect, teens, male