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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Gardai catch serial burglar after seven robberies in one night as part of special operation

Gardai have arrested one man in connection with seven separate incidents of burglary in one night in one Irish town.

The incidents all occurred on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

After asking the public for assistance, officers finally tracked down the offender.

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As part of Operation Thor, they arrested him on suspicion of committing the crime, and was charged.

He appeared in court on Thursday and was remanded in custody.

A Garda spokesperson explained: "GardaI in Wexford Town investigating a number of burglaries which occurred in the town on Wednesday night into Thursday morning last arrested a male on suspicion of committing the crimes.

"He was detained in Wexford Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The man was later charged in connection with seven burglaries and appeared in Wexford District Court on Thursday (yesterday). The man was remanded in custody to appear before the Court next week.

"Gardai would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.

"If you see any suspicious activity please report it to your local Garda Station or by dialling 999 or 112."

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