Ireland Kilkenny man jailed for theft and burglary days after prison release
On Sunday 19 November 2023 at about 10.50pm, cash, cards and a bag were taken from a car on St Mary's Lane in Kilkenny. Gardaí reviewed CCTV that identified Vincent Clowry entering the vehicle, and he was arrested at his home and charged at Kilkenny Garda Station. Mr Clowry pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to burglary, possession of stolen property and theft, having been released from prison on 14 November 2023 and having 147 previous convictions. The judge imposed a seven-month prison sentence on one charge and took the other two into consideration, with recognisance fixed in the event of an appeal.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 Nov
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cash and cards were taken from the glove box of a car, and a bag was also taken.
- All property was recovered except the cash.
- Where
- The theft was from a car on St Mary's Lane in Kilkenny.
- When
- The offences were committed on Sunday, 19 November 2023 at about 10.50pm.
- Investigation
- Gardaí reviewed CCTV and identified Vincent Clowry entering the vehicle.
- Gardaí found cards in the name of the injured party and others at Mr Clowry's home.
- Charges
- Mr Clowry was arrested at his home, taken to Kilkenny Garda Station and charged.
- Mr Clowry pleaded guilty to burglary, possession of stolen property and theft.
- In court
- The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court.
- Mr Clowry had 147 previous convictions.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed a seven-month prison sentence on one charge and took the other two into consideration.
- Other details
- Mr Clowry had been released from prison on 14 November 2023, days before the offences.
- Gardaí agreed that Mr Clowry had been cooperative.
- Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCash and cards were taken from the glove box of the car, and a bag was also taken. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatAll property was recovered except the cash. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe theft was from a car at St Mary's Lane in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offences were committed on Sunday, 19 November 2023 at about 10.50pm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationGardaí reviewed CCTV and identified Mr Clowry entering the vehicle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationGardaí found cards in the name of the injured party and others at Mr Clowry's home. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeMr Clowry was arrested at his home and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station, where he was charged. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeMr Clowry pleaded guilty to burglary, possession of stolen property and theft. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtMr Clowry had 147 previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a seven-month prison sentence on one charge and took the other two into consideration. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherMr Clowry was released from prison on 14 November 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherGardaí agreed that Mr Clowry had been cooperative. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherRecognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Nov2023Court sends Kilkenny man back to jail - just days after prison release
Court report on a November 2023 Kilkenny case, separate from the January 2025 burglaries in the existing case list. Adds the sentence, the offender's prior convictions and the arrest details.
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