Four people are alleged to have stolen more than €2,000 worth of goods in a shop in Clonmel in Co. Tipperary on Saturday.
The incident happened early in the day at a sports shop in the town.
The suspects managed to conceal 31 items - mainly clothes - as they left the shop.
The suspects attempted to leave the area with the stolen property but were located nearby following a search by the Clonmel Regular Unit.
They were all arrested, detained and have been charged to appear in court.
The stolen items were recovered and returned to the shop owner.