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Case No. 21500Theft · Co. Laois · 16 Jan 2023

Father and son charged with theft of forklifts in Rosenallis, Laois

Ivor Thompson, 66, and his son Mark, 24, both of Meelick, Rosenallis, were charged with theft of three forklifts valued at about €90,000. The alleged theft took place at Greenway Couriers, Rosenallis, on January 16, 2023. The pair appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until April 27 for DPP directions, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The alleged theft involved three forklifts valued at about €90,000.
Where
The alleged theft took place at Greenway Couriers, Rosenallis, Laois.
When
The alleged theft is alleged to have taken place on January 16, 2023.
Other details
  • The accused are Ivor Thompson, 66, and his son Mark, 24, both of Meelick, Rosenallis.
  • The article's publication date is given as 15 April 2023 in its text and as 14 April 2023 in the source metadata.
Charges
  • Ivor Thompson and Mark Thompson were each charged with theft at Greenway Couriers.
  • Garda Sgt JJ Kirby said the allegation related to the theft of three forklifts and that the accused are father and son.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until April 27 for DPP directions.
Sentence
No verdict or sentence has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged theft involved three forklifts valued at about €90,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft is alleged to have happened at Greenway Couriers, Rosenallis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged theft took place on January 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA father and son were charged with theft of forklifts worth €90,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until April 27 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Apr2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Men in court alleged theft of forklifts worth €90,000

    First report of this case. It names the father and son, gives the three forklifts' value, and records the court adjournment to 27 April for DPP directions. No existing case matches.

    accused, Ivor Thompson, 66, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ivor Thompsonaccused, Mark, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark