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Flip-flop burglar jailed

Summary

Martin Connors, 18, was caught on CCTV wearing flip‑flops and white socks while breaking into a family home on Versoy Avenue, Citywest. He later joined a robbery of a pizza delivery man that night. After fleeing the robbery in a Fiat Punto, his flip‑flops were found in the getaway car. Connors pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary and robbery, with 42 prior convictions. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to five years, suspending the final 18 months on probation. The judge noted the burglary was swift and frightening for the family, and that Connors had learning challenges and a desire to reform. The case involved a group that used a golf club to break in, and the pizza delivery man was threatened and robbed before the car crashed into hedging. Connors was arrested and identified as Micheal McDonagh, 12, during the pursuit. The prosecution and defence highlighted Connors' background and his wish to change.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Flip-flop burglar jailed. Charges or matters: burglary at Versoy Avenue, Citywest and robbery at Riverside Cottages, Templeogue on August 31, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 31, 2018 Incident
• 2019-11-08 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft

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