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Burglar stole heirlooms worth over €30k from elderly woman

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, 27‑year‑old Gerry Wall pleaded guilty to burglary at a Walkinstown house on 1 February 2016. The victim, an elderly woman, had a son who returned to find the home in a chaotic state, with clothes piled and belongings knocked over. CCTV footage showed Wall leaving the house with a suitcase and two bags. Items taken included jewellery, saris, coins and flags, totalling €32,450, many of which were irreplaceable family heirlooms. None of the items have been recovered. Wall, who has 26 prior convictions, had been granted bail on stringent conditions but failed to appear on his sentence date. A warrant was issued and he was arrested by arrangement. The court adjourned sentencing to 15 October 2020. The prosecution and defence noted the burglary was unplanned, with no confrontation, and Wall expressed remorse and requested an apology. The case remains pending sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar stole heirlooms worth over €30k from elderly woman. Charges or matters: burglary at the address in Walkinstown on February 1, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 1, 2016 Incident
• October 15, 2020 Adjournment
• 2020-07-20 Publication

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Burglary Stage Sentence

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