Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Dublin
Garda chases after man who snatched mobile phone from pregnant woman
The man was arrested and is being held at Bridewell Garda Station.
A GARDA GAVE chase in Dublin today after a pregnant woman had her phone snatched.
The incident happened at around 12.50pm at the Luas stop at Smithfield.
The mobile phone was snatched from the pregnant woman’s hand, and the assailant fled the scene.
A garda who was nearby and who observed the theft pursued the man by running after him. The garda caught the man and returned the phone to the woman.
Arrested
The man was arrested and is being detained at Bridewell Garda Station.
Last year, mobile phones were the most commonly stolen item, with nearly 60% of thefts and robberies involving mobile phones.
Last year, almost €3 million worth of mobile phones were stolen.
The gardaí strongly recommend that mobile phone owners record details of their IMEI number.
This number can be blocked on the networks, rendering the phone useless.
have your say