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Case No. 0263Burglary, car theft, associated offences · Co. Dublin · 19 Sep 2026

Three men charged over burglary and car theft in Tallaght, Dublin

Three men, aged in their 20s and 40s, were arrested on 19 September 2026 in connection with an investigation into burglary, car theft and related offences in the Tallaght area of south Dublin. One man in his 40s was observed exiting a vehicle in the Cloonmore Park area and attempted to flee on foot before being caught; the vehicle had been reported stolen following a recent burglary in the area. All three were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and charged with a number of offences. They are due to appear before Tallaght District Court at 10.30am on Monday, 21 September 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged21 Sep
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The investigation relates to burglary, car theft and related offences in the Tallaght area of south Dublin.
  • A man in his 40s was observed exiting a vehicle in the Cloonmore Park area and attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended.
  • The recovered vehicle had been reported stolen following a recent burglary in the area.
  • Two further men, aged in their 20s and 40s, were also arrested during the operation.
Where
The arrests took place in the Cloonmore Park area, Tallaght, south Dublin.
When
The arrests were made on Saturday, 19 September 2026, by gardaí from the Tallaght Community Engagement Unit and the Serious Crime Unit.
Investigation
  • All three men were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin region.
  • Gardaí said investigations into the incidents remain ongoing.
Charges
All three men have been charged with a number of offences.
In court
The men are due to appear before Tallaght District Court at 10.30am on Monday, 21 September 2026.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe investigation relates to burglary, car theft and related offences in the Tallaght area of south Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man attempted to flee on foot after exiting the vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe recovered vehicle had been reported stolen following a recent burglary in the area. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man, aged in his 40s, was caught and arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatTwo more men, aged in their 20s and 40s, were also arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereOne man was observed exiting a vehicle in the Cloonmore Park area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí were on active patrol in the Cloonmore Park area when they saw a man leaving a vehicle and running away. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe men were arrested during operations on Saturday, 19 September 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe arrests were made on Saturday by gardaí from the Tallaght Community Engagement and the Serious Crime Unit. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe vehicle was recovered by gardaí and had been reported stolen following a recent burglary in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations into the incidents remain ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station within the Dublin region. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing according to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAll three men have been charged with a number of offences. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe men are due to appear before Tallaght District Court at 10.30am on Monday, 21 September 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe three men are scheduled to appear before Tallaght District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Three men arrested in burglary and car theft investigation in Tallaght

    Initial report of the arrests, charges and upcoming court appearance.

    suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 40s, male
  2. 21 Sep2026
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Three men to appear in court following Tallaght burglary investigation

    First report of the arrests and charges. One man in his 40s was observed exiting a stolen vehicle in Cloonmore Park and attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended. The vehicle had been reported stolen following a recent burglary in the area. Investigations remain ongoing.

    suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 40s, male