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Serial offender gets five years for spate of robberies

Summary

Raymond Boyle, aged 51, pleaded guilty to three shop‑robberies in Finglas between August 2021 and March 2022. He used a hammer, a knife and a screwdriver to threaten workers and demand cash. The incidents included a robbery at Top Oil where he threatened to stab a staff member, an attempt at Food Junction where he warned of a gun, a theft at Proper 11 takeaway where he fled with €104, and a robbery at Daybreak shop where he demanded €260 from a safe. Boyle has 14 prior convictions, including two for robbery dating back to 2012. Judge Codd sentenced him to six years, with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, including probation supervision. The judge highlighted the severity of the threats and Boyle's addiction issues as aggravating factors, while noting his willingness to seek treatment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Serial offender gets five years for spate of robberies. Charges or matters: three counts of robbery at shops in the Finglas area in August 2021 and March 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 1, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 3, 2021 Incident
• March 7, 2022 Other
• 2022-11-30 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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