Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11138Robbery · Co. Limerick · 27 Jan 2026

Mother refused bail over alleged iPhone robbery on Henry Street, Limerick

On January 27, 2026, a woman aged 34, Jade Power, was allegedly involved in the robbery of an iPhone valued at €800 from a woman on Henry Street in Limerick city centre. A pedestrian who heard screams intervened, and gardaí later stopped Power and allegedly found nail snips and manicure scissors on her. On February 4, 2026, at Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney refused Power bail after a garda objection and she was remanded in custody pending DPP directions. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing, further charges are expected, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The accused is alleged to have forcibly taken an iPhone valued at €800 from a woman after being refused money.
  • The accused is alleged to have pulled one of the women's hair during the incident.
  • A pedestrian who heard screams intervened and asked the accused to return the phone.
Weapon
The accused is alleged to have held a sharp object to a male pedestrian's face, which witnesses believed to be a knife.
Where
The incident allegedly happened on Henry Street in Limerick city centre, where the accused allegedly approached a group of three women.
When
The incident allegedly happened on January 27, 2026.
Cause
The accused allegedly asked the women for money and took the phone after being refused.
Investigation
  • A garda stopped the accused after the incident and allegedly found nail snips and manicure scissors on her.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing, further charges are expected, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
The accused is charged with robbing an iPhone from a woman.
In court
  • On February 4, 2026, at Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney refused the accused bail after a garda objection.
  • The accused was remanded in custody pending DPP directions.
Other details
  • The garda objection expressed concern that the accused would not appear in court if released.
  • The garda told the court the accused has a crack cocaine addiction and may engage in criminality to fund it.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly forcibly took an iPhone valued at €800 after being refused money. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe accused allegedly pulled one of the women's hair during the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA pedestrian who heard screams intervened and asked the accused to return the phone. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident allegedly happened on Henry Street in Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident allegedly happened on January 27, 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe accused is alleged to have held a sharp object, which witnesses believed to be a knife, to a male pedestrian's face. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda stopped the accused after the incident and allegedly found nail snips and a manicure scissors on her. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing and further charges are expected. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of robbing an iPhone from a woman. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused the accused bail after a garda objection. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody pending DPP directions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe garda objection expressed concern that the accused would not appear in court if released. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe garda told the court the accused has a crack cocaine addiction and may engage in criminality to fund it. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Mother with crack addiction refused bail at Limerick court following serious allegations

    Reports the bail refusal and remand in custody at Limerick District Court, plus further allegations of hair-pulling, a sharp object held to a man's face, and nail scissors and snips found on the accused.

    accused, Jade Power, 34, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jade Powervictim, female