Tiger-kidnapping victim on bail for stealing from AIB over 6 months

A tiger-kidnapping victim whose theft from his employer came to light when the bank shut down because of the robbery has been remanded on bail pending sentence.

Glen Walsh, aged 27, stole almost €500,000 from AIB in Crumlin Cross over a period of six months by handing out cash to his co-accused, David Vickery, aged 27, who then used the money to place bets.

The pair would then use the winnings to reimburse the bank. After bets were lost during the 2010 World Cup, there was an ultimate shortfall of €40,000.