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Two broken arms didn't deter thief, court hears

Summary

Craig Bergin, 31, was heard in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for stealing over €6,000 worth of perfume, cosmetics, and health supplements from Boots and Holland & Barrett on Grafton Street in October 2015. CCTV footage showed him wearing blue casts on both broken arms and not attempting to disguise himself. Staff at Boots reported six incidents between 7 October and 17 November 2015, while Holland & Barrett reported €883 of health supplements stolen. Bergin admitted the thefts, citing gambling and alcohol debts and concerns for his safety. He had 52 prior convictions and had recently been released from a sentence, spending time in St Vincent's Hospital. He is linked to The Simon Community, attends a daily mental health clinic, and is on prescribed medication. The judge adjourned the case for one year and placed him under probation supervision. Craig Bergin pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Two broken arms didn't deter thief, court hears. Charges or matters: theft at Boots and at Holland & Barrett, both on Grafton Street, Dublin 2 on dates in October 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 7 Other
• November 17, 2015 Other
• 2017-05-18 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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