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Burglar apprehended following high-speed chase

Date
2016-12-08

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Michael Bayley, a 23‑year‑old from Clondalkin, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two burglaries in Sallynoggin and dangerous driving on 12 May 2016. He admitted owing €15,000 to people who had brought him to the burglary sites to repay a debt. During a high‑speed chase that reached 160 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, Bayley fled in a stolen car, which crashed in Blackrock. He was arrested alone in the vehicle. The burglaries involved the theft of a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an iPad from a sick child's home, and a €100 note was found in a birthday card at the victim's house. Bayley acknowledged drug addictions, claimed he did not recall taking the items, and offered a full apology. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to allow victim impact statements and a probation report before the next hearing on 1 February 2017.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar apprehended following high-speed chase. Charges or matters: two burglaries in Sallynoggin and dangerous driving on May 12, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

May 12, 2016 Adjournment
February 1, 2017 Adjournment
2016-12-08 Publication

Why: A 23-year-old man who took part in burglaries in south county Dublin in order to repay a debt will be sentenced early next year. CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed 23-year-old

Convicted Person

Charges: two burglaries in Sallynoggin and dangerous driving on May 12, 2016 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: A 23-year-old man who took part in burglaries in south county Dublin in order to repay a debt will be sentenced early next year.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to allow victim impact statements be prepared and ordered that a probation report be prepared for the case before the next hearing on February 1, 2017.