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Case No. 20354Robbery · Co. Limerick · 7 Jul 2023

Woman robbed of backpack on Little Glentworth Street, Limerick

A man on a bicycle robbed a woman of her backpack on Little Glentworth Street in Limerick City Centre at around 4.15pm on Friday, 7 July 2023. He cycled up behind her, grabbed the bag, and dragged her onto the ground, injuring her hands, before running off in the direction of Davis Street and leaving his bicycle at the scene. No suspect has been identified or arrested. As of 13 July 2023, Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area.

  1. Reported13 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man on a bicycle cycled up behind a woman, grabbed her backpack, and tried to cycle off with it.
  • The woman was dragged onto the ground by the man, injuring her hands.
  • After a brief struggle the woman let go and the man ran off with the bag, leaving his bicycle at the scene.
Where
  • The robbery took place on Little Glentworth Street in Limerick City Centre.
  • The man ran in the direction of Davis Street.
When
The incident occurred at around 4.15pm on Friday, 7 July 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man on a bicycle cycled up behind the woman, grabbed her backpack, and tried to cycle off with it. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe woman was dragged onto the ground by the man, injuring her hands. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatAfter a brief struggle the woman let go and the man ran off with the bag, leaving his bicycle at the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place on Little Glentworth Street in Limerick City Centre. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe man ran in the direction of Davis Street. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 4.15pm on Friday, 7 July 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Henry Street Garda Station are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jul2023
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick woman dragged across street in daylight robbery

    Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station are appealing for information from witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the robbery.

    victim, femalesuspect, male