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Brown Thomas thief committed more offences while on bail
Summary
Ellavita Flynn, 25, stole designer goods from Dublin's Brown Thomas over two weeks in late 2017 and early 2018, including a €395 Michael Kors watch, a €2,400 Prada handbag, a €1,490 Gucci handbag and a €2,280 Louis Vuitton handbag, the only item recovered. She pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Flynn had three prior theft convictions handled at District Court. Judge Elma Sheahan sentenced her to twelve months imprisonment, suspending the final three months for six months on strict conditions, including compliance with Probation Service directions. Flynn is currently in custody on her own request, participating in a methadone programme and a hairdressing course. The judge noted her high risk of re‑offending, the seriousness of the offences, her addiction and homelessness background, and her remorse and family support as mitigating factors.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brown Thomas thief committed more offences while on bail. Charges or matters: stealing a €395 Michael Kors watch, a €2,400 Prada handbag, a €1,490 Gucci handbag and the Luis Vuitton handbag at Brown Thomas on dates between December 19, 2017 and January 2, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 19, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-11-06 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: stealing a €395 Michael Kors watch, a €2,400 Prada handbag, a €1,490 Gucci handbag and the Luis Vuitton handbag at Brown Thomas on dates between December 19, 2017 and January 2, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Elma Sheahan said that she placed Flynn on a six-month probation bond in February, last, and that while on this bond she has come before the District Court on a number of similar charges. She sentenced Flynn to 12 months imprisonment, but suspended the final three months of the sentence for six months on strict conditions including that she follow all directions of the Probation Service for six months post release.
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