# Burglary
Last month
March 2023
# Operation Thor
40 alleged burglary suspects and repeat offenders targeted in a garda blitz across north Dublin
The operation was part of the Winter Phase of Operation Thor which targets burglaries and other serious crime in winter months.
This year
2023
# Tralee
Man armed with knives threatens residents during burglary in Co Kerry
Gardaí have arrested the man after finding him a short distance away from the scene of the incident.
# Wicklow
Man receives six-year sentence for burglary at home of blues singer Mary Coughlan
The judge noted that Coughlan was ‘fortunate to be with two able-bodied men’ when she interrupted the burglary at her home.
# Courts
Men who stole kilos of chicken, beef and lamb from restaurant store room go free
One of the men climbed up a fire escape into the store room of a restaurant on Grafton Street, where he stole the meat products worth €2,000.
# Court
Man with over 150 previous convictions sentenced to three years for burglary
Stephen Maher pleaded guilty to theft at an office at Point Square in Dublin 1.
# Dublin
Large amount of stock taken in burglary at Skechers on Grafton Street this morning
The burglary took place at approximately 9:15am this morning.
Last year
2022
# Wicklow
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary in Greystones
One woman in her 40s was injured during the burglary.
# Burglary
All-Ireland hurling winners medal among items stolen during Co Wexford burglary
The theft is believed to have occurred last Friday between 4pm and 7pm in Co Wexford.
# Burglary
Gardaí arrest 28 people in burglary crackdown in South Dublin
The arrests came as part of Operation Thor.
# Operation Thor
13 people due in court following north Dublin burglary investigation
A total of 35 charges brought before the courts include burglary, trespass and handling of stolen property.
# Crime
Murders and burglaries down from pre-pandemic levels
However there has been a 5.6% increase in reported sexual offences since last year.
# Burglary
Gardaí arrest and charge two men after alleged industrial park burglary
The incident happened yesterday evening in the Dublin 10 area.
# Attack
Gardaí in Meath appeal for witnesses to burglary that left man in his 60s injured
The man was brought to Mullingar General Hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.
# Courts
Alleged burglary gang remanded in custody after high-speed chase on Tuesday
The five men were arrested and held at Naas garda station, where they were charged earlier this week.
# Kildare
Gardaí arrest alleged burglary gang in Kildare operation after pursuit
The pursuit ended when the gang’s driver lost control and crashed into the parking area of a supermarket in Naas.
# Offaly
Gardaí launch investigation to find burglars who stole eight dogs and drowned two puppies
The incident happened when a dog breeder’s kennel was broken into.
# Artane
Three men arrested for burglary in north Dublin on Sunday
The incident took place at 2.30 am on Sunday.
# Kildare
Teenage boy remanded in custody over burglary at pensioner's home
A 72-year-old man was hospitalised after being attacked near his home in Celbridge last week.
# skreen
Witness appeal after men force way into Co Sligo property and assault elderly man
A sum of cash was taken during the incident.
# Courts
Man jailed for 10 months after breaking back jumping out a window during a burglary
He managed to make his way from the scene but was subsequently arrested.
All time
# Operation Thor
33 arrested and 11 charged in pre-Christmas garda operation targeting drug trafficking and theft
Some 15 planned arrests resulted in 10 theft offences, one road traffic offence, three drugs offences and one count of fraud.
# UK
Gang members jailed over Britain’s biggest burglary spree targeting celebrities
Italian nationals Jugoslav Jovanovic, Alessandro Maltese, and Alessandro Donati were behind three raids in west London over just 13 days.
# Burglaries
Gardaí warn of increased risk of burglaries as the clocks go back
Burglaries are most likely to take place between the hours of 4pm to 9pm during the winter according to gardaí.
# Burglary
Gardaí launch investigation following aggravated burglary by four masked men in Tipperary
The incident happened this morning.
# Burglary
Gardai appeal for witnesses after masked men break into business premises in Westmeath
The incident occurred shortly before 9pm in the Rathconrath area of Mullingar.
# Askeaton
Man due in court after resident threatened with knife during aggravated burglary in Limerick
The incident happened at a house in Askeaton at around 7am yesterday.
# Tralee
Man (30s) charged over aggravated burglary in Co Kerry
He is due to appear before Killarney District Court at 10.30am today.
# Duneany
Gardaí appeal for witnesses in burglary that left home owner hospitalised
Gardaí are investigating the burglary, which occurred yesterday evening in Co Kildare.
# Cannabis
Man arrested and cannabis seized after aggravated burglary in Limerick
Cash and a number of items were taken from the residence.
# Skibbereen
Man and woman charged over aggravated burglary in Cork residence
The property was covered with petrol and the occupants were threatened with a knife during the incident.
# Roscrea
Man due in court over burglaries and criminal damage incident in Co Tipperary
He is due to appear before Nenagh District Court this morning at 10.30am.
# Ballyvolane
Man (20s) arrested after aggravated burglary in Cork
The man has been charged and is due to appear in court.
# Burglaries
Unsecured doors and windows account for almost 1 in 5 burglaries, gardaí say
Tomorrow marks the second EU wide Focus Day on domestic burglary.
# rathgar road
Gardaí arrest man (40s) after aggravated burglary in south Dublin last night
A man made off with a sum of cash before later being apprehended by gardaí.
# Courts
Two men jailed for roles in 'nasty' break-in during which residents restrained them until gardaí arrived
The case was heard before the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
# KENNEDY PARK
Man (30s) arrested and charged after aggravated burglary in Limerick city
At around 5.30am last Saturday a man, wearing a mask and armed with what is believed to be a knife, broke into a house in the Kennedy Park area.
# Operation Thor
People urged to be vigilant ahead of expected spike in burglaries
Burglaries and related crimes generally increase in the winter months.
# Co Westmeath
Three people arrested over aggravated burglary at domestic residence in Mullingar
The incident happened at around 2pm on 19 September.
# machete
Man seriously injured after being stabbed during burglary in Waterford
A man armed with a machete entered a house in Saint Herblain Park at approximately 3am.
