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Case No. 13960Theft and criminal damage · Co. Laois · 13 Nov 2024

Man accused of parking meter thefts in Portlaoise remanded on bail

Narcis Tudose (33), of Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, is accused of stealing coins and damaging parking meters in Portlaoise, County Laois, on 13 and 18 November 2024. The first alleged incident was at Nanny Kelly's on Main Street, and the second involved a meter at Doyles Shoe Shop on Main Street, along with possession of implements at Bridge Street Carpark. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court in April 2025, when Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby sought two more months to investigate what he called a complex case. Judge Susan Fay remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on June 6.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Narcis Tudose (33) is accused of theft and criminal damage involving parking meters in Portlaoise.
Where
  • Narcis Tudose, of 41 Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, is the man named in the case.
  • The first alleged incident involved a parking meter outside Nanny Kelly's on Main Street, Portlaoise.
When
  • The first alleged incident took place on 13 November 2024.
  • The second set of allegations relates to 18 November 2024.
Other details
The parking meter in the first alleged incident belonged to Laois County Council.
Charges
  • He is accused of stealing coins and damaging a parking meter at Doyles Shoe Shop, Main Street, Portlaoise.
  • He is accused of possessing implements, including a crow bar, a battery operated angle grinder and tools, at Bridge Street Carpark.
Investigation
  • Gardaí sought additional time for a complex investigation into alleged thefts from parking meters in Portlaoise.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a further two months and described the investigation as quite complex.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court in April 2025.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on June 6.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe first alleged incident took place on 13 November 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe second set of allegations relates to 18 November 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí sought additional time for a complex investigation into alleged thefts from parking meters in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a further two months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the investigation as quite complex. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeFurther accused of stealing coins and damaging a parking meter at Doyles Shoe Shop, Main Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAlso accused of possessing implements including a crow bar, battery operated angle grinder and tools at Bridge Street Carpark. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on June 6. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    More time sought to investigate ‘complex’ Portlaoise parking meter theft allegations

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court. Gardaí sought two more months to investigate. A second allegation is dated 18 November 2024, at Doyles Shoe Shop and Bridge Street Carpark, and the case was adjourned to June 6.

    accused, Narcis Tudose, 33, male, namedNarcis Tudose