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Repeat offender went on two-year shoplifting spree across Dublin
Summary
A 45‑year‑old woman from Tymon North Gardens, Tallaght, Dublin 24, is due to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to a series of theft and deception offences that spanned from December 2022 to October 2024. She stole cosmetics, clothing and toiletries worth between €60 and €270 at several locations, including Penneys on O'Connell Street, Arnotts, Citywest Shopping Centre and a Spar outlet in the Village Green. In one incident she was stopped after taking two suitcases worth €90 from Penneys, and in another she stole €150 worth of cosmetics. All items were recovered in saleable condition. The most recent offence occurred on 10 October 2024 when Gardaí were called to Spar; she became abusive and was arrested for theft and deception under Section 4(3) of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. An active bench warrant was executed during her court appearance that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Repeat offender went on two-year shoplifting spree across Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 10 October 2024 Incident
- 3 June Adjournment
- 2025-05-07 Publication
Why: Counsel said that the offences were committed to fund her addiction and manage related debts. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: A 45-year-old woman who went on a two-year shop-lifting spree across Dublin is due to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to a number of theft and deception offences.; The matter was adjourned until 3 June for a final report and sentencing.
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