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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0137Burglary · Co. Dublin · 13 Oct 2026

Thieves rob Salsa Mexican Food restaurant in Dublin city centre

Thieves smashed the front window of Salsa Mexican Food restaurant on Custom House Square, Mayor Street Lower, Dublin city centre, and stole a number of items at approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday 13 October 2026. No suspects have been identified. Gardaí launched an investigation into the burglary. The restaurant owners described the incident as incredibly upsetting and appealed for information on Instagram. No arrests or charges have been reported as of the latest update.

  1. Reported15 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Thieves smashed the front window before entering the restaurant.
  • A number of items were stolen from the restaurant.
Where
The burglary took place at Salsa Mexican Food on Custom House Square, Mayor Street Lower, Dublin city centre.
When
The burglary occurred at approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí are investigating the incident as a burglary.
Other details
  • No suspects have been identified as of the latest report.
  • The restaurant owners described the ordeal as incredibly upsetting and appealed for information on Instagram.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of items were stolen from the restaurant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe thieves smashed the front window before entering the restaurant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at Salsa Mexican Food on Custom House Square, Mayor Street Lower, Dublin city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred at approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday 13 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident as a burglary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe restaurant owners described the ordeal as incredibly upsetting and appealed for information on Instagram. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Incredibly upsetting': Gardaí launch probe after thieves rob Dublin restaurant

    Initial report of the burglary with Gardaí investigation launched; no suspects identified.