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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8151Theft · Co. Limerick

Romanian man refused bail over alleged theft from elderly women in Limerick

Marius Caldare, a 53-year-old Romanian man of no fixed abode, is charged with 32 counts of theft from nine women, five of them over 70, in Limerick, Meath, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Offaly. Gardaí allege he came to Ireland for the sole purpose of committing crime, and enquiries with Interpol are under way to establish when he entered the country. He appeared before Judge Andrew Gubbins at Limerick District Court by video-link from Limerick Prison, where his bail application was refused, and the DPP has directed trial on indictment at the next sitting of Limerick Circuit Court. He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Limerick District Court on 8 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Marius Caldare, a 53-year-old Romanian man of no fixed abode, is charged with 32 counts of theft.
Where
  • The alleged offences took place in Limerick, Meath, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Offaly.
  • Two of the women were allegedly targeted at Dunnes Stores in the Jetland Shopping Centre, Ennis Road, Limerick.
Cause
Gardaí allege Caldare came to Ireland for the sole purpose of committing crime by targeting elderly women in supermarkets.
Other details
  • There are nine complainants, five of whom are over 70.
  • Nine women had €26,824.88 stolen from them in total.
Investigation
Enquiries are being made with Interpol to establish when Caldare entered the country.
In court
  • Caldare appeared before Judge Andrew Gubbins at Limerick District Court by video-link from Limerick Prison, and the judge refused his bail application.
  • The DPP has directed trial on indictment at the next sitting of Limerick Circuit Court.
  • Caldare was remanded in custody and will next appear at Limerick District Court on 8 September.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereDunnes Stores in the Jetland Shopping Centre, Ennis Road, is one location where two women were allegedly targeted. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place in Limerick, Meath, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Offaly. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are being made with Interpol to establish when Caldare entered the country. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMarius Caldare is charged with 32 counts of theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court, where bail was refused. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCaldare appeared before Judge Andrew Gubbins via video-link from Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed trial on indictment at the next sitting of Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused Caldare's bail application. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCaldare was remanded in custody and will next appear at Limerick District Court on September 8. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí allege Caldare came to Ireland for the sole purpose of committing crime. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThere are nine complainants in the case, five of whom are over 70. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNine women had €26,824.88 stolen from them in total. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man came to Ireland for the ‘sole purpose of committing crime’, Limerick court hears

    First report of this case. Adds the bail refusal, the 32 theft charges, nine complainants, offences across five counties, the Interpol entry enquiries, and the remand to 8 September.

    accused, Marius Caldare, 53, male, Romanian, named, non-irishMarius Caldare