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Man turned himself in after robbing shoe shop, court hears
Summary
Ian Gibbons, 39, of Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin, turned himself in after robbing Shoezone on Ballyfermot Road on 14 August 2014. He pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. Susan O'Brian, who was working in the shop, said Gibbons threatened to stab her if she did not open the register. He opened it and took €114 in cash and coins. Gibbons initially refused to be interviewed but returned sober the next day and confessed, expressing remorse and describing the stress he had caused the woman. He denied threatening to stab her and claimed he was not carrying a weapon. He explained that he had been coerced by violent people who had forced him to return a stolen bicycle or pay €1,500. Gibbons has 20 previous convictions, mainly for drug and road traffic offences. Judge Terence O'Sullivan imposed a two‑year suspended sentence, noting Gibbons' remorse and the unusual nature of his voluntary admission.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man turned himself in after robbing shoe shop, court hears. Charges or matters: one count of robbery at Shoezone, Ballyfermot Road on August 14, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 14, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-08 Publication
Why: By Declan Conlon A man who turned himself in for robbing a shoe shop because he was disgusted with his own actions has avoided jail. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of robbery at Shoezone, Ballyfermot Road on August 14, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Terence O'Sullivan imposed a two year suspended sentence. He said the suspension of the sentence was dependent on Gibbons' adhering to strict terms, including a paying a bond of €500 and engaging with the probation services for two years.
Places mentioned
- Emmet Road
- Dublin
- Ballyfermot Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- went to Ballyfermot Garda Station
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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