Louth man jailed for six months for stealing e-scooter from outside supermarket

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

A man who stole an electric scooter from outside a supermarket in Dundalk has been sentenced to six months imprisonment.

Daniel Reid (27), Langfield, Dublin Road, Dundalk, who appeared via video link, pleaded guilty to the offence, which occurred on August 2 last at Tesco Extra, Stapleton Drive, Dundalk.

The defendant had been brought before a special sitting of the district court later that day when he was remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Court presenter Sgt John O’Hehir said that the defendant had been identified from CCTV footage.

He was subsequently arrested and charged.

The e-scooter valued at €400 was recovered.

Mr Reid has 125 previous convictions including for burglary, criminal damage, and 34 for theft.

Solicitor Fergal Boyle said that his client, single and a father of one, has drug addiction issues and has never been in treatment, but does want to explore available help while in custody.

Judge Michael Ramsey imposed a six month sentence.

Bail in the event of appeal was set at a personal bond of €100, no cash lodgement.