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Jail for teen burglar who broke in to same creche three times
Summary
Michael Feeney, 18, was sentenced to four years in prison for a series of burglaries that included three break‑ins into the same crèche in Tallaght over six weeks, causing more than €17,000 in damage. The total damage from all six burglaries was €27,995, though only seven car keys, a navy blue scarf, a small amount of cash and a cash box were taken. Feeney pleaded guilty to six burglaries, criminal damage and handling stolen car keys between 5 December 2014 and 16 January 2015. He had 11 prior convictions for criminal damage. The judge suspended the last 18 months of the sentence on the condition that Feeney engages with the Probation Service for 18 months after release. The court noted the significant disruption to the crèche and the school, and that a marked improvement in behaviour had been observed while he was remanded. The sentence was imposed at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for teen burglar who broke in to same creche three times. Charges or matters: the six burglaries, criminal damage and handling stolen car keys on dates between December 5, 2014 and January 16, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 5, 2014 Incident
- January 16, 2015 Incident
- December 5 Incident
- December 11 Incident
- January 16 Incident
- 2015-10-29 Publication
Why: Detective Garda David Jennings said that because of the burglaries and the extent of the damage, a significant number of the children had to be sent home from the crèche. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the six burglaries, criminal damage and handling stolen car keys on dates between December 5, 2014 and January 16, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was remanded in custody last July pending sentence and counsel said there was a "marked improvement" in his behaviour with Feeney's mother instructing him: "I got my son back". He sentenced Feeney to four years in prison and suspended the last 18 months on condition that he engages with the Probation Service for 18 months upon his release.; He was remanded in custody last July pending sentence and counsel said there was a "marked improvement" in his behaviour with Feeney's mother instructing him: "I got my son back".
Places mentioned
- Whitestown Business Park
Topics
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