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Case No. 15459Theft · Co. Louth · 14 Feb 2023

Man admits stealing nappies and baby formula from Dundalk Tesco

On 14 February 2023 a 48-year-old man, Ronan Bannon, stole three packets of Pampers nappies and five tubs of baby formula from Tesco Extra in Dundalk, County Louth. The goods were worth almost €30 and over €72, and are believed to have been sold on. Ronan Bannon admitted the separate thefts at Dundalk district court, where the court heard he has no previous convictions and has been diagnosed with a mental health issue. Judge Nicola Jane Andrews applied the Probation of Offenders Act after €100 was paid into court, and the outcome was reported in November 2024.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 48-year-old man admitted stealing three packets of Pampers nappies and five tubs of baby formula.
Where
The goods were taken from Tesco Extra in Dundalk, County Louth.
When
The thefts took place on St Valentine's Day, 14 February 2023.
Other details
  • The nappies were worth almost €30 and the baby formula was worth over €72.
  • The court heard that the man has no previous convictions.
  • The court heard that the man has been diagnosed with a mental health issue.
  • The court heard that the man does not have a child.
  • The man said he was deeply sorry.
Investigation
It is believed the goods were being sold on.
In court
  • Ronan Bannon admitted committing the separate thefts.
  • The case was heard at Dundalk district court.
Sentence
  • €100 was paid into court.
  • Judge Nicola Jane Andrews applied the Probation of Offenders Act.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 48-year-old man stole three packets of Pampers nappies and five tubs of baby formula. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe goods were stolen from Tesco Extra in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe thefts took place on St Valentine's Day 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe goods are believed to have been sold on. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtRonan Bannon admitted committing the separate thefts. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk district court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentence€100 was paid into court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Jane Andrews applied the Probation of Offenders Act. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe court heard the man has no previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man has been diagnosed with a mental health issue. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man said he was deeply sorry. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2024
    Otherdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man who stole nappies and baby formula doesn't have a child, Dundalk district court told

    Court report published 16 November 2024 on the outcome of the case, with the Probation of Offenders Act applied. The article says the court heard the man has no previous convictions and a mental health diagnosis, and that the goods are believed to have been sold on.

    accused, Ronan Bannon, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Bannon