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Burglar spotted leaving site with wheelbarrow full of tools
Summary
Derek Smith received a three-year sentence after pleading guilty to burglary, criminal damage and theft at a Ballymun building site. Judge Orla Crowe suspended the final three months for a year after hearing that the tools had been recovered following a search of Smith's address.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burglar spotted leaving site with wheelbarrow full of tools. Charges or matters: burglary, criminal damage and theft at a building site in Ballymun, on November 27, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 27, 2024 Incident
- 2026-02-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary, criminal damage and theft at a building site in Ballymun, on November 27, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Orla Crowe noted that Smith had made full admissions and apologised. Judge Crowe imposed a three-year sentence but suspended the final three months for a year to incentivise rehabilitation, which she said would be for the good of Smith, his family and society.
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