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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11350Theft · Co. Dublin

Romanian man refused bail over ATM grab thefts from elderly victims, Dublin

Levers Zinca, a 30-year-old Romanian man, has been charged with seven counts of theft under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 over ATM thefts from elderly victims in Dublin. The counts include thefts on 30 January 2025 and 22 July 2025 at Bank of Ireland ATMs on O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1, and at an ATM on Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11, from seven people described as Irish, including an 80-year-old nun and a man in his late 60s. The total alleged amount is €1,920, and none of the cash has been recovered. At Dublin District Court, bail was refused after Prosecuting Garda Oisín Burke opposed it, and Zinca was remanded in custody, as reported on 26 January 2026. He is due to appear again on 28 January for the DPP's directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A Romanian man, Levers Zinca, aged 30, is accused of a spate of ATM thefts.
Where
  • One count concerns an ATM at a Bank of Ireland branch on O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
  • Another count concerns an ATM on Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11.
When
  • One count concerns an ATM theft on 30 January 2025 at O'Connell Street Lower.
  • Another count concerns an ATM theft on 22 July 2025 at O'Connell Street Lower.
Other details
  • The victims are seven people described as Irish, including an 80-year-old nun and a man in his late 60s.
  • The total amount stolen is €1,920, and none of the cash has been recovered.
Charges
Zinca is charged with seven counts under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • At Dublin District Court, bail was refused, with Prosecuting Garda Oisín Burke opposing it.
  • Zinca was remanded in custody to appear again on 28 January for the DPP's directions.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Romanian man has been refused bail at Dublin District Court over a spate of ATM thefts. (gript.ie)
  • whereAnother count concerns an 80-year-old nun at an ATM at the Bank of Ireland on O’Connell Street Lower on 22 July 2025. (gript.ie)
  • whereA count concerns a man in his late 60s at an ATM on Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11. (gript.ie)
  • whenOne count concerns an ATM theft on 30 January 2025 at a Bank of Ireland ATM on O’Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with seven counts under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Theft and Fraud Offences Act 2001. (gript.ie)
  • courtZinca was remanded in custody to appear again on 28 January for the DPP's directions. (gript.ie)
  • courtProsecuting Garda Oisín Burke opposed bail. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe total amount stolen is €1,920. (gript.ie)
  • otherNone of the cash has been recovered. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jan2026
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man accused of ATM thefts wept in court as bail denied - Gript

    Adds the bail refusal, the seven charged counts under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the total of €1,920 stolen and that no cash has been recovered. No existing case matches.

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