The man fled Gardai after the discovery but was apprehended a short distance away
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man found in possession of a large haul of stolen goods believed to be linked to several thefts in Clontarf.In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Shortly before 2am on Sunday morning, Gardaí were alerted to an incident on the Malahide Road.
"On arrival at the scene, Gardaí observed a man with a number of items that were believed to have been stolen."The man attempted to flee the scene and was apprehended by Gardaí a short distance away. "He was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in North Dublin."
The haul of stolen goods included five bicycles, a power washer, chainsaw, leaf blower and various tools.
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