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Woman (51) who stole from shopping centre 'didn't know what came over her', court hears

Summary

Maria Moldovan, 51, pleaded guilty to stealing €610 worth of groceries from Dunnes Stores on 7 February and €300 worth of clothing from Penneys on 3 May 2024. Security staff stopped her after she placed items in bags and left without paying; Gardaí arrested her at the scene and she was taken to Tallaght Garda station. The items were recovered in resaleable condition. Moldovan, originally from Romania and living in Ireland for ten years, has no prior convictions. She claimed she "didn't know what came over her." The court ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing to 9 January 2026.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman (51) who stole from shopping centre 'didn't know what came over her', court hears. Charges or matters: stealing groceries worth €610 from Dunnes Stores on 7 February last, and clothing worth €300 from Penneys on 3 May, 2024. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 7 February Incident
• 3 May Incident
• 9 January Adjournment
• 2025-10-16 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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