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Burglar identified from CCTV having haircut nextdoor

Summary

Matthew Ahern, 53, pleaded guilty to burglary at Collins Avenue East, Killester on 17 February 2016. He entered the house by smashing a panel in the front door, stole two phones, and left. The homeowner heard rustling, thought it was her husband, but saw Ahern with her iPad and laptop. Garda Laura Nulty presented CCTV from a neighbouring barber shop showing Ahern having a haircut immediately before the burglary. Ahern, who has 48 prior convictions including seven burglaries and one robbery, initially denied involvement. The court heard he had a seven‑year gap in serious offending before 2016 and had been engaged with various agencies. Judge Karen O'Connor adjourned sentencing to October to allow Ahern to complete a stabilisation program for his long‑standing drug addiction and ordered a probation report to assess his risk of re‑offending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar identified from CCTV having haircut nextdoor. Charges or matters: burglary at Collins Avenue East, Killester on February 17, 2016. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• February 17, 2016 Incident
• 2017-07-19 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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