asked the Minister for Justice the amount of money robbed from banks over the last three years; the amount that has been recovered; and the number of people who have been apprehended by the Garda in connection with the crimes.
Written Answers. - Bank Robberies.
100.
Particulars of the amount of money reported stolen in bank robberies, the amount recovered and the number of persons charged in connection with these robberies in each of the years 1974 to 1976 are as follows:
|
Year |
Amount reported stolen |
Amount recovered |
Number of persons charged |
|
£ |
£ |
||
|
1974 |
254,286.53 |
4,436 |
25 |
|
1975 |
244,257.27 |
29,222 |
30 |
|
1976 |
258,334.30 |
66,403 |
23 |
The amount reported stolen in 1976 includes a sum of £1,892, the stated value of jewellery stolen in a bank robbery.