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Case No. 18318Theft · Co. Laois · 16 Dec 2023

Man accused of stealing cooker from Telfords, Portlaoise

Frances Frepessi, a man aged 58, is accused of stealing a Zanussi electric cooker from Telfords in Clonminam, Portlaoise, on 16 December 2023. The cooker is valued at €790 in the report, while the defence said it was worth €600 and was taken from a recycling area. He first appeared in court, reported on 12 February 2024, where Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 February 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Frances Frepessi, a man aged 58, is accused of theft of a Zanussi electric cooker.
Where
The cooker was taken from Telfords in Clonminam, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The alleged theft happened on 16 December 2023.
Other details
  • The report values the cooker at €790, while the defence said it was worth €600.
  • The defence solicitor, Philip Meagher, said it is alleged the cooker was taken from a recycling area.
  • The man's address is given as M Hotel, Lossets, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.
In court
  • The first court appearance was reported on 12 February 2024.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the man on bail.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 February 2024.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is charged with theft of a Zanussi electric cooker valued at €790. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cooker was taken from Telfords in Clonminam, Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft is alleged to have happened on 16 December 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared in court accused of the theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the man on bail and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on February 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the cooker was worth €600 and was taken from a recycling area. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Feb2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court accused of stealing cooker from electrical retailer in the Midlands

    First report of the court appearance. The defence solicitor said the cooker was worth €600 and was taken from a recycling area.

    accused, Frances Frepessi, 58, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Frances Frepessi