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Crack addict jailed for robbery at ATM
Summary
April Reid, aged 34, was found guilty of robbery at an Ulster Bank ATM in Dublin on 23 March 2019. She targeted a woman who was withdrawing money, physically confronting her and causing a minor injury to the victim's left hand. The robbery resulted in €200 being stolen. Reid, who has a long history of drug addiction and was intoxicated with crack cocaine at the time, offered an apology after being identified on CCTV. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced her to four years' imprisonment, suspending the final two years on strict conditions, including compliance with the Probation Service for 12 months after release. She was also ordered to pay €250 in compensation to the victim. The case highlighted Reid's past theft‑related offences and her ongoing struggle with substance abuse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Crack addict jailed for robbery at ATM. Charges or matters: robbery at Ulster Bank, Phisborough, Dublin on March 23, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 23, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-03-25 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: robbery at Ulster Bank, Phisborough, Dublin on March 23, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Melanie Greally said that on the date in question, Reid "targeted and highlighted" the victim while she was withdrawing money from bank ATM. Judge Greally sentenced Reid to four years imprisonment, but suspended the final two years of the sentence on strict conditions, including that she follow all directions of the Probation Service for 12 months post release.
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