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Case No. 16015Theft and fraud · Co. Donegal

Man charged over food deliveries and shop thefts in Letterkenny

Patrick Mongan, a 37-year-old man from Cashel Park, Letterkenny, has been charged with theft and fraud offences in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, over incidents dated between 7 August and 17 September 2024. The charges allege that he obtained food deliveries from Mumbai Spice and Spicy Food Guru without paying and stole groceries and clothing worth €250 from Mr Price and H&M. He was brought before Falcarragh District Court, granted bail on condition that he sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station every Wednesday, and barred from the four businesses named and from interfering with witnesses. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 18 November 2024 to link with other matters.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Patrick Mongan, a 37-year-old man from Cashel Park, Letterkenny, has been charged over food deliveries and shop thefts in Letterkenny.
Where
The alleged incidents took place in Letterkenny, County Donegal, at Mumbai Spice, Spicy Food Guru, Mr Price and H&M.
When
The alleged incidents are dated from 7 August to 17 September 2024.
Charges
  • Mongan is charged with obtaining a food delivery from Mumbai Spice on 12 September 2024 by deception without paying.
  • He faces a similar charge over a food delivery from Spicy Food Guru on 17 September 2024.
  • He is charged with theft of groceries worth €50 from Mr Price, Ballyraine, on 4 September 2024, and theft of clothing worth €200 from H&M, Letterkenny Retail Park, on 7 August 2024, a total of €250 from two shops.
  • The deception charge is contrary to Section 7 and the theft charges are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
Investigation
Sergeant Jim Collins gave evidence to the court of Mongan's arrest, charge and caution.
In court
  • Mongan was brought before Falcarragh District Court in connection with the incidents, as reported on 21 September 2024.
  • He was granted bail on condition that he sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station every Wednesday and was ordered to have no interference with any witnesses.
  • He was ordered to stay out of Spicy Food Guru, Mumbai Spice, H&M and Mr Price.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 November 2024 to link with other matters.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to Mongan's solicitor, Mr Donough Cleary.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA court barred a man from two fast food outlets in Letterkenny after he refused to pay for meal deliveries. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Jim Collins gave evidence to the court of Mongan's arrest, charge and caution. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMongan was also charged with stealing €250 worth of items from two shops in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMongan is charged with obtaining a food delivery from Mumbai Spice on 12 September by deception without paying. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a similar charge over a food delivery from Spicy Food Guru on 17 September. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMongan is charged with theft of groceries worth €50 from Mr Price, Ballyraine, on 4 September. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMongan is charged with stealing €200 worth of clothing from H&M, Letterkenny Retail Park, on 7 August. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe deception charge is contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe theft charges are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMongan was brought before Falcarragh District Court in connection with the incidents. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMongan was granted bail on condition that he sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station every Wednesday. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMongan was ordered to have no interference with any witnesses in the case. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMongan was ordered to stay out of Spicy Food Guru, Mumbai Spice, H&M and Mr Price. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 November to link with other matters. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Mongan's solicitor, Mr Donough Cleary. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man barred from takeaways by court after delivery incidents

    First report of this case. It covers several charges against one accused, with dates from 7 August to 17 September 2024, so no single incident date is given.

    accused, Patrick Mongan, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Mongan