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Case No. 12984Robbery, having a firearm with intent to commit robbery, reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances · Co. Limerick · 8 Apr 2024

David Pejas jailed for eight years over armed robbery at CEX Electronics, Limerick

David Pejas, 33, a Polish man of no fixed abode, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for an armed robbery at CEX Electronics, Cruises Street, Limerick, on 8 April 2024, in which he fired an airgun over the heads of two staff members. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances at Ballycasey Court, Shannon, on 12 April 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Aug
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Key facts

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  • whatThe accused is David Pejas, aged 33, of no fixed abode (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPejas is Polish (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPejas fired a shot at a TV behind the two staff members (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe airgun was designed to look like a semi-automatic pistol (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe airguns were designed to resemble Heckler and Koch USP and CZ 75 P-07 semi-automatic pistols (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe demanded charging cables and cash and was given a sum of cash from the till (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPejas sleeps with a gun by his side (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatPejas was described as somewhat volatile and unhinged with a propensity for extreme violence (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at CEX Electronics, Cruises Street, Limerick city (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereTwo counts of possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances occurred at Ballycasey Court, Shannon on April 12, 2024 (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe robbery occurred at around 10.15am on April 8, 2024 (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardai had to breach five doors with resistance bands attached at Pejas's residence (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationTasers, flashbangs and pepper spray were required to be deployed due to resistance offered by Pejas (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe Armed Support Unit assisted in executing the search warrant (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardai recovered the two stolen iPhones and two airguns (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV showed Pejas going to Shannon in a taxi after the robbery (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtPejas pleaded guilty to five charges at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentencePejas was sentenced to eight-year jail terms on each of four charges, all to be served concurrently (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceA four-year sentence was handed down for discharging a firearm, which carries a maximum of seven years (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Daly granted a forfeiture and destruction order regarding the firearms (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Aug2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Armed robber who subjected Limerick staff to ‘terrifying experience’ is jailed

    Sentencing report: eight-year concurrent terms for four charges and a four-year term for discharge of a firearm; forfeiture and destruction order on the firearms.

    convicted, David Pejas, 33, male, Polish, named, non-irishDavid Pejasvictim, femalevictim, male