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Burglar at large for 8 years signed-on every week at local post office
Summary
Michael Fagan, 48, was jailed for two years after a bench warrant was issued for a 2010 burglary of McCormack Jewellers, Grafton Street, where jewellery worth €64,000 was taken. Fagan had lived in the same area and signed on weekly at his local post office, giving gardai his brother's name when stopped. He had 62 convictions before 2012 and had been off the radar since a bench warrant was executed in December 2012. Garda Aidan Larkin presented CCTV footage from Crimecall and evidence that Fagan had sold the jewellery for €3,000 to a third party. Fagan pleaded guilty, claimed he had overcome drug addiction, and was described by his lawyer as a "desperate man" who had been clean for eight years. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a four‑year sentence with the final two years suspended, noting the damage to the shop and the rapid dissipation of the stolen goods.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burglar at large for 8 years signed-on every week at local post office. Charges or matters: burglary at McCormack Jewellers, Grafton Street, on February 13, 2010; the offence. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 13, 2010 Incident
- 2020-01-31 Publication
Why: Derek Cooney BL, defending, said his client had been a "desperate man" at the time, committing offences to fund his drug habit. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary at McCormack Jewellers, Grafton Street, on February 13, 2010; the offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed a four year sentence with the final two years suspended.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Merchants Road
- Dublin
- Rutland Avenue
- Grafton Street
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft
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