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'I'll leave the van 'round in that estate': criminal told victim where to find van

Summary

Mark Davis, 35, with 207 prior convictions and a 20‑year driving ban, pleaded guilty to stealing a DPD delivery van in Jobstown on 4 December 2023 and to stealing 66 packages worth €901 and driving without a licence on the same day. During a court hearing, the judge heard that Davis, while driving past the victim, told him, "I'll leave the van 'round in that estate," and that the van was later found parked with its engine running and most of the packages missing. Davis also admitted to driving without a licence, hit‑and‑runs, dangerous driving and other offences. He was remanded on continuing bail, with the judge expressing concern that imprisonment would disrupt the progress he has made and that he would be exposed to drugs in custody. The case is set to resume on 10 March.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I'll leave the van 'round in that estate': criminal told victim where to find van. Charges or matters: stealing the DPD van in Jobstown on December 4, 2023; stealing 66 packages worth €901 and driving without a licence on the same date. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• December 4, 2023 Incident
• March 10 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Other
• 2024-11-13 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft

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