Ireland Case No. 12575Theft · Co. Limerick
Limerick shoplifter Simone Lee sentenced to 20 months imprisonment
Simone Lee, a 46-year-old Limerick woman with 34 previous convictions, was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment at Limerick District Court for more than a dozen theft charges and possession of cocaine. An appeal against the severity of the sentence has been lodged by her solicitor.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 Sep
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Key facts
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- whatSimone Lee is 46 years old (limerickleader.ie)
- whatShe has 34 previous convictions (limerickleader.ie)
- whatItems stolen included vodka worth €182, groceries and books worth €15 (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe shoplifting occurred on various dates between March 2024 and September 2025 (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeShe pleaded guilty to more than a dozen theft charges (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeShe was charged with possession of a small amount of cocaine (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeShe was charged with failing to appear in court on three separate occasions (limerickleader.ie)
- courtInspector Liam Wallace presented the case to the court (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceShe was sentenced to consecutive sentences totalling 20 months (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe sentence was just under the 24-month maximum for district court (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge refused to partly-suspend the sentence (limerickleader.ie)
- otherShe is a survivor of two high-profile assaults, one of which left her in a coma for three weeks (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Sep2025'Prolific' Limerick shoplifter with tragic past sentenced to 20 months imprisonment
Sentencing report: 20-month consecutive sentence imposed, appeal lodged, and shop exclusion orders made.
convicted, Simone Lee, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Simone Lee