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Suspended sentence for "opportunistic" theft of e-scooters
Summary
Patrick Berry, 40, of Ballyfermot, Dublin, was sentenced at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for theft. He pleaded guilty to stealing 12 electric scooters, valued at €7,780, from a storage unit at a business park in Ballymount on November 16, 2020. The scooters have not been recovered. Judge Orla Crowe described the offence as "opportunistic," noting it occurred during the pandemic when the area was quiet. The judge highlighted that the theft nearly caused the collapse of the victim's new business, causing significant stress. Aggravating factors included Berry's 30 previous convictions, eight for theft, and the value of the goods. Mitigation included his addiction issues, which he is addressing, and a €3,200 payment offered by his parents as a token of remorse. Judge Crowe imposed a sentence of two years and six months, which was suspended for four years on strict conditions, including remaining drug-free. The court directed that the €3,200 be paid to the injured party's company. The judge stated the court wished to "give this man a chance."
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for "opportunistic" theft of e-scooters. Charges or matters: theft on November 16, 2020 from a storage unit at a business park in Ballymount. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 16, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 24, 2020 Incident
- 2025-06-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: theft on November 16, 2020 from a storage unit at a business park in Ballymount (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Having considered the mitigation, the judge imposed a sentence of two years and six months. Judge Crowe said the court wished to "give this man a chance" and suspended the sentence on strict conditions, including that Berry remain drug-free, for four years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Labre Park
- Kylemore Road
- Dublin
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