Wicklow man accused of stealing from AIB to go on trial
The Wicklow PeopleAn Arklow man facing 43 charges of theft and burglary, involving thousands of euro, has been sent forward for trial to Wicklow Circuit Court.
Nathan Cullen (24), of 2 Gusset Lane, Old Chapel Ground, Arklow, is facing 43 charges of theft and burglary.
The court heard that Mr Cullen is accused of stealing on multiple occasions from AIB Arklow between May and October 2024, including a sum of €2,989.89, with further thefts of €2,706.28 in May and €721.91 in August and October 2024.
Mr Cullen also faces burglary and theft charges at MB Accountants, Inver Mews, Old Chapel Ground, Arklow, on dates between October 2024 and February 2025.
The book of evidence was served on Mr Cullen at Arklow District Court on Wednesday, where Judge David Kennedy issued Mr Fitzpatrick with an alibi warning, telling him “if you intend to rely on an alibi at trial, you must notify the prosecution within 14 days of today”.
Mr Cullen will go on trial at Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025, He was issued a bond of €1,000 with conditions that he signs on at Arklow Garda Station every Saturday.
Mr Cullen’s solicitor asked for a second counsel be assigned for trial due to one of the charges having a maximum sentence of 14 years.