Woman 'accidentally' took €304 worth of goods from Penneys
A woman has received a fine for 'accidentally' taking over €300 worth of items from Penney's in Waterford City.
Gisele Franzoni, of Clonwilliam Court Apartments, stole property to the value of €304.30 from the Barronstrand Street store on August 14, 2026.
At Waterford District Court, Judge Kevin Staunton imposed a €500 fine and gave the defendant four months to pay.
He commented: "I'm a bit skeptical of the phone call."
The court heard that on the day Franzoni received an urgent call and absent-mindedly left the shop with the items, which she 'had every intention' of paying for. She has no previous convictions and 'suffers from ADHD'.
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