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Teen stole bags of cash while working with security company

Summary

Stephen O'Connor, a 19‑year‑old from Castle Manor, Newcastle, Co Wicklow, stole two bags of cash totalling €12,480 while employed by G4S Cash Services Ltd. He pleaded guilty to theft of €4,890 on 31 October 2017 and €7,590 on 2 November 2017 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. O'Connor claimed the money was needed to repay a €6,000 drug debt that had risen from an original €4,000 "taxed" debt. He admitted hiding the bags under his jumper and that he had been on sick leave after the second theft. G4S detected the loss via CCTV analysis and an internal investigation led to his admission. Judge Karen O'Connor sentenced him to an 18‑month prison term, suspended in full on strict conditions, noting his cooperation, lack of prior convictions, and family support. The sentence was imposed with the expectation that he would not return to such conduct.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen stole bags of cash while working with security company. Charges or matters: theft of €4,890 and €7,590 from G4S Cash Services Ltd on October 31 and November 2, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 31 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 2, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-07-24 Publication

Why: Stephen O'Connor (19) stole a total of €12,480 in order to pay off a €6,000 drug debt. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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Read the original CNI report