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Woman stole clothes worth €1.2k from M&S

Summary

A woman who stole over €1,200 worth of clothing from Marks and Spencer has been fined €1,500 by a judge at Dún Laoghaire District Court. Susan McCullough, 41, pleaded guilty to the theft, which occurred on April 23, 2025. The court heard that the stolen items were of significant value and consisted of various pieces of clothing. Defence counsel, Michael O'Brien BL, explained that McCullough had recently started a new job and was dealing with personal difficulties, including caring for her grandfather, mental health struggles, and grief following the death of her grandmother. The court was informed that McCullough had issues with alcohol at the time and accepted that she had no good excuse for the theft. A letter from her GP outlined her struggles with anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Judge Anne Watkin acknowledged the seriousness of the offence but noted the steps McCullough had taken since, including engaging with counselling services.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman stole clothes worth €1.2k from M&S. Charges or matters: theft at Marks and Spencer, Dundrum Town Centre, on April 23, 2025. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• April 23, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-01-28 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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