Burglar stole cash and clothes from Louth hotel room while elderly female residents were present

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

A burglar spent 20 minutes in a Dundalk hotel room while two elderly women were present before making off with cash and clothing, the district court has heard.

Lawrence Mubango (36), of no fixed abode, appeared via video link and pleaded guilty to burglary at The Imperial Hotel on March 30 last.

Judge Nicola Andrews remanded him in custody to July 23 via video link to give Gardaí an opportunity to canvass Victim Impact Statements.

Court presenter Sgt Richie Browne said that the accused was neither a resident nor a guest when he entered a third floor bedroom at 3.20am.

He was there approximately 20 minutes while the two ladies were present. He stole €500 cash, items of clothing and a purse.

Neither the cash nor purse were recovered.