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Burglar who tricked her way into home of dementia sufferer (84) is jailed

Summary

Alice Connors, 46, of Kiltalown Path, Tallaght, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for burglary after she tricked her way into the home of an 84‑year‑old dementia sufferer in Newcastle, Co. Dublin, on 14 March 2017. Connors pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. She had 98 prior convictions, including 20 for burglary. The victim was visited by her 75‑year‑old sister when the two women, accompanied by a child, knocked on the door. Connors and co‑accused Margaret Cawley, 27, entered the house, brushed past the homeowner into the sitting room, and stole handbags. The stolen items were recovered from a maroon car that fled the scene. Connors was found remorseful; the judge noted no violence and described the offence as a "crime of stealth." She was given credit for time already spent in custody on this charge alone.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar who tricked her way into home of dementia sufferer (84) is jailed. Charges or matters: burglary at the woman's home in Newcastle, Co Dublin on March 14, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 14, 2017 Incident
• 2018-02-22 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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