Wicklow man accused of burglary spree is granted bail
The Wicklow PeopleA Wicklow man accused of carrying out a string of burglaries across Bray and Kilcoole over a three-day period has been granted bail.
Michael Vickers (26), with an address in at 2 St Killians Crescent, Schools Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, appeared at Bray District Court for a bail hearing. Mr. Vickers is charged with five counts of burglary.
Detective Sergeant Ger Brennan told the court that on November 12, 2025, it is alleged that Vickers burgled Coffee Delights in Bray. On the same day, Vickers is also accused of burgling an industrial unit in a business park in Kilcoole.
The following day, November 13 , Vickers allegedly burgled Nova Nails Beauty Salon on Main Street, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Sgt Brennan said it is alleged that Vickers also burgled Kitchen 28, a gourmet café and deli in Kilcoole.
On November 15 , East Coast Radio was broken into, and equipment was stolen. Mr. Vickers was allegedly captured on CCTV committing the offence.
The court heard that DNA samples have been taken and that CCTV footage is being examined by gardaí.
In his evidence, Sgt Brennan asked the court that Vickers be remanded in custody.
Counsel for the defence, Ciara O’Brien, noted that there were no witnesses to any of the four burglaries as the premises were closed, and that CCTV is the main evidence. Sgt Brennan confirmed that CCTV is available for all four incidents.
When cross-examining Sgt Brennan, Ms O’Brien BL put it to him that one person is not capable of a premeditated crime spree. Sgt Brennan replied that this is a matter for the courts to decide.
Legal aid was granted to Joe Maguire of Maguire McNeice Solicitors
Judge David Kennedy released Vickers on continuing bail, with an independent surety of €500, Vickers must reside at an address in Arklow as a condition of his bail. Vickers is due to appear again before Bray District Court in December.