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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19046Trespassing to steal; theft; handling stolen property · Co. Longford · 1 Nov 2023

Longford man to appear by videolink over Escabar break-in

Robbie O'Haire, a 42-year-old man from Longford, is charged over a break-in at Escabar on Main Street, Longford, on 1 November 2023. He faces charges of entering the premises as a trespasser to steal a mobile phone, stealing two bottles of alcohol, and handling stolen property arising from that incident. At Longford District Court, where he was represented by solicitor Michelle Reynolds, the DPP sought an adjournment. The latest development is that he consented to remand in custody and to appear by videolink on 28 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man faces three charges arising from a break-in at a Longford business premises.
Where
The break-in was at Escabar, Main Street, Longford.
When
The incident took place on 1 November 2023.
Charges
  • He is charged with entering Escabar as a trespasser to steal a mobile phone.
  • He is charged with stealing two bottles of alcohol.
  • He is charged with handling stolen property arising from the 1 November incident.
In court
  • The DPP sought an adjournment of the matter at Longford District Court.
  • He consented to remand in custody and to appear before Longford District Court by videolink on 28 November.
  • The court appearance was reported as published 26 November 2023 in one article and as dated 24 November 2023 in another.
Other details
  • He is represented by solicitor Michelle Reynolds.
  • He is 42 years old and is listed as being of Camlin Mews, Longford.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant faces three charges arising from an incident on 1 November. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe break-in was at a Longford business premises, Escabar on Main Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with entering Escabar as a trespasser to steal a mobile phone. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with stealing two bottles of alcohol. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with handling stolen property arising from the 1 November incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP sought an adjournment of the matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe consented to be remanded in custody to appear before Longford District Court by videolink on 28 November. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant will return before court later this month. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe is represented by solicitor Michelle Reynolds. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Nov2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Defendant to appear via videolink

    Adds the court appearance: the DPP sought an adjournment, and the accused consented to remand in custody and a videolink appearance on 28 November. It does not match existing case 12127 (June 2024 incident at Ballagh Road) or 13950 (March 2025 Mekong restaurant), which are different incidents.

    accused, Robbie O'Haire, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Robbie O'Haire