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Gone in 20 seconds: jail for robber who snatched Cartier watches worth €120k

Summary

In a 20‑second raid, 51‑year‑old Jason Finlay, who had been homeless for about 14 years and had just received keys to a flat from the Fr McVerry Trust, robbed Dawson Jewellers in Dublin's city centre. He and a second man entered after a diamond seller had been "buzzed in" through the security doors, snatched two trays of Cartier watches worth over €120,000, and fled. Two trays containing 22 watches were recovered under a bush in St Stephen's Green and another watch was found in a box on Finlay; a final watch valued at €4,900 was not recovered. Finlay pleaded guilty to the robbery of 24 Cartier watches, had 83 previous convictions, and admitted a drug debt. Judge Elva Duffy sentenced him to three years, suspended the final 12 months, and noted his cooperation, apologies, and steps toward addressing addiction.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Gone in 20 seconds: jail for robber who snatched Cartier watches worth €120k. Charges or matters: the robbery of 24 Cartier watches at Dawson Jewellers, Dawson Street on November 15, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 15, 2022 Other
• 2023-06-12 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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