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Burglar who 'systematically destroyed' shop withdraws appeal after warning

Summary

On 6 June 2023, 23‑year‑old Constantin Leonard Magadau of Glenbourne Avenue, Leopardstown Valley, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary, dangerous driving and failing to stop a vehicle on Main Street, Dundrum. The court heard that Magadau and a second man removed €33,000 worth of stock from Murray Mobile, a phone shop in Dundrum, while a third man acted as a lookout. The shop owner testified that the premises were systematically destroyed, with €15,000 worth of criminal damage, and that the business was nearly closed as a result. Judge Elva Duffy sentenced Magadau to three and a half years' imprisonment. He appealed the sentence, but the Court of Appeal, hearing the case on 17 October 2024, warned that it could increase the sentence and granted Magadau permission to withdraw the appeal.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Burglar who 'systematically destroyed' shop withdraws appeal after warning. Charges or matters: burglary, dangerous driving and failing to stop a vehicle on Main Street, Dundrum, Dublin 14, on June 6, 2023. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• June 6, 2023 Incident
• 2024-10-17 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Road Traffic Stage Appeal

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