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Elderly woman (81) afraid to leave home after robbery

Summary

An 81‑year‑old Dublin woman was robbed on her way home from Eurospar in Bayside on 10 September 2016. The robber, Vasile Marin, 24, followed her, seized her purse containing about €300, and fled. The woman, who had recently had a pacemaker implanted, was so shocked that she could not open her front door for six months and had to rely on help. She later decided not to let the robbery dominate her life and now avoids cash, using home help for shopping. Marin, who has two prior theft convictions, pleaded guilty to robbery at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He admitted the crime, expressed remorse, and claimed he was motivated by a gambling debt and was somewhat intoxicated. The court adjourned sentencing to 27 February, ordered a probation report, and warned of possible custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Elderly woman (81) afraid to leave home after robbery. Charges or matters: robbery at Sutton Grove, Sutton on September 10, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 10, 2016 Incident
• February 27 Adjournment
• 2018-11-22 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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