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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30867Theft (sunglasses) · Co. Kildare · 4 Jun 2021

Man charged with stealing sunglasses from garda patrol car in Clane

Owen Heffernan, 30, of Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, appeared at Naas District Court on 23 June 2021 facing an allegation of stealing sunglasses worth €100 from a garda patrol car at Main Street, Clane, on 4 June 2021. Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 1 December 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant allegedly took a pair of sunglasses from a garda patrol car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe sunglasses were worth €100. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant put his hand through the open window of the patrol car to take the glasses. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Main Street, Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe glasses were taken on 4 June 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe defendant was stopped nearby and the sunglasses were recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared at Naas District Court on 23 June 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 1 December 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant's address was given as Kiltormer, Ballinasloe, County Galway. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man allegedly stole glasses from Kildare garda patrol car

    First report of the case, detailing the court appearance, the allegation, and the adjournment to December 1.

    suspect, Owen Heffernan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Owen Heffernan