74 thoughts on “I’m The Dandy Highwayman”

    2. Joe

      The road (St. John’s Street) is a loop so I knew he had to pass me again to get back out, that’s how I got the snap.

        1. Joe

          It’s all good. It was difficult to fit all the details into the hasty tweet sent whilst in a state of annoyance.

      2. bob mack

        Thanks for posting this. This guy snatched my girlfriend’s phone a little later in Portobello after you had the altercation with him. We are showing this article to the Guards.

          1. Spaghetti Hoop

            I understand that this is no laughing matter but “Goggles the D8 bike riding phone thief” deserves a comic strip.

          2. Joe

            I went into Kevin Street Garda station on the way to work but there was a huge queue so I had to leave. I’ll pop in later and pass the details on, they may not bother doing anything with the picture but sure it’s worth a shot I suppose.

    1. Medium Sized C

      Watch out for lads with blue wind breakers and light gray cloth tracksuit bottoms?

      1. Joe

        No no no. Watch out for lads on bikes. Did you not realise this was all part of my agenda against cyclists?..

        I’m just saying, try have your wits about you whilst your fave is buried in your phone like mine was today.

  6. The Four

    Surprised he doesn’t have his hand down the front of his tracksuit. I thought that was de rigeur skangers….

  7. The Four

    If you see someone dressed like that you should always assume the worst, it is the uniform of scum….

  9. It's me

    Oh my goodness!!!
    He stole my phone a month ago at the bus stop in Richmond hill, Just after Portobello bridge wearing the exact same clothes.

    The gardai still haven’t caught him obviously.

    UTTER SCUMBAG!…..Pass this message on, someone is bound to know him.

    3. pissedasanewt

      Unfortunately they probably have caught him…. maybe found a phone on him. Charged him with handling stolen gear and added it to his other 78 charges for minor offences.

      Pity we don’t chop off hands for theft here… beating aren’t allowed either..

  10. Birneybau2

    You should have kicked him off and then stolen his stolen bike. It’s the way it works these days.

    2. Joe

      I was walking up St John’s Street, down near Blackpitts. He came up behind me. I knew he was going to have to either pass me again or loop round Hammond Street so I ran back down to the entrance of St John’s Street, took a snap and hurled abuse at him.

      1. Rose

        Hurlin abuse at scumbags….that’s always when I rediscover my Dublin accent most here in Cork. I feel scarier. Grrr

  15. Zarathustra

    Arthur Lanigan O’ Keefe, an Irish pentathlete who competed in the 2012 Olympics, had his phone stolen out of his hand on O’ Connell St. recently; needless to say he caught up with him and got it back :)

  18. Avon Barksdale

    a that’s actually me and I think a lot of you are being very hurtful and judgemental based on my appearance

  20. dhaughton99

    I had a run in with 20 of the same type who ran into my little one, cycling bikes on the path in Clondalkin and few hours ago. Smashed her hand up pretty good.
    They then got all aggressive when they were told to watch out in future, and she crying her eyes out. Bunch of ill-bred scum.

    1. Joe

      I know it’s in the realms of gross generalisations here but when I was in St. Patricks Park on Tuesday I saw a middle aged couple, of an inner city/tracksuit persuasion, who had their toddler with them. The pair preceeded to drink cans and maul the fave off of each other without any concern for where there kid was. It was about 5 minutes before they realised he was no longer beside them and they went off looking for him. People like that should not be allowed procreate.

        1. Selfie sensation

          If you had ever been to the inner city you would know. Popping down to dublin 8 for spelt croissants and vegan dog food doesn’t count.

    2. Jones

      What is it with these animals cycling on the path? I know they have the brain capacity of toddlers but please, fellas, move onto the road like a semi civilised human being. At least then we stand a chance that you will end up under a bus when you try to rob again.

  21. Catsal

    Guy in work had his phone taken out of his hand while on Thomas St. Guards knew exactly who did it but nobody was arrested. Great job Gardai!

    1. ReproBertie

      Possibly due to lack of evidence. I doubt he wanders around with a swag bag full of stolen phones.

  23. Deborah

    This guy stole my samsung S4 (out of my hand as I spoke on it) just off Meath Street, back in October. DEFINITELY him. I gave a description to the gardaí (I noticed his glasses) Kids in the flats told me he’s from Donore Avenue and they call him ‘goggles’. Sad to hear he’s still at it…. but not surprizing.

  25. Lilly

    I saw this happen on North King Street a few weeks ago. Guy chased, pulled the scobe off his bike and punched him in the face. Cops need to up their game, it’s a jungle out there.

  26. Littletobedoin

    Great pic, make sure report in Kevin Street, it’s a great pic. Please have a bit of faith in members in Kevin St some good lads work there. Should be able to identify from it.

  27. nogoodstartthecans

    We have a special group of citizens on these islands, not many places in Europe tolerate this sort. I know cops beating people up for any reason, is horrible, but, the results are outstanding:)

  29. Willie White

    Calling people scum and skangers while hiding behind a pseudonym is not very helpful.

  30. gnnn

    first time in my life when i was ever in a fight in my life but when he tried that on me about a year ago and list his balance he lost a lot of blood from his mouth having sudden contract with my both and i am pretty sure he will not be able to procreate as well

    i survived years in South Africa but then had experience like that in Dublin… hence Dublin is worse than South Africa to me

  32. Parochial Central

    I know this guy. He’s a graduate of the Spar on Clanbrassil Street. Scobe central. A tripwire across Blackpitts would be a good move. At head height. Scumbag.

  33. Parochial Central

    He’s in the Fumbally every Sat morning for brunch with his peeps. Total hipster. Vegan too.

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