Ireland Man charged with theft of beef from Longford supermarket
Stephen Brennan (31), of Lisryan, Strokestown, Co Roscommon, was charged with theft of a fillet of beef and a round roast of beef at Davis SuperValu, Killashee Road, Longford, on November 6 and 12, 2023. Gardaí said that on both occasions he allegedly scanned the beef as bananas at the self-service till, with the items valued at €10.49 and €13.99. The case was reported after a sitting of Longford District Court in December 2023, where the defence said he had been in foster care most of his life, had recently been homeless and could not pay for the beef. The case was adjourned to May 7, 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Dec
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The alleged theft involved prime beef cuts, which were allegedly weighed as bananas at the self-service till.
- On the first occasion a round roast of beef valued at €10.49 was allegedly taken.
- On the second occasion a fillet of beef costing €13.99 was allegedly taken.
- Where
- The alleged theft took place at Davis SuperValu, Killashee Road, Longford.
- When
- The alleged thefts took place on November 6 and 12, 2023.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant Mark Mahon said the defendant entered the store on two occasions.
- Gardaí said the defendant scanned bananas instead of beef at the self-service till on both occasions.
- Charges
- Stephen Brennan (31) was charged with theft of a fillet of beef and a round roast of beef.
- In court
- The case was heard at Longford District Court and adjourned to May 7, 2024.
- Other details
- The defence said the accused had been in foster care most of his life, had recently been effectively homeless and sofa-surfing, and did not have the money to pay for the beef.
- The accused is now living at an address in Roscommon.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOn the first occasion he took a round roast of beef valued at €10.49. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatOn the second occasion he took a fillet of beef costing €13.99. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man stole prime beef cuts from a local supermarket by weighing them as bananas at the self-service till on two occasions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatOn the first occasion a round roast of beef valued at €10.49 was taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatOn the second occasion a fillet of beef costing €13.99 was taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe theft took place at Davis SuperValu on Killashee Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe theft allegedly took place at Davis SuperValu, Killashee Road, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe thefts occurred on November 6 and 12, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged thefts took place on November 6 and 12. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Sergeant Mark Mahon said the defendant entered the store on two occasions. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeStephen Brennan was charged with theft of a fillet of beef and a round roast of beef. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to May 7, 2024. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant scanned bananas instead of beef at the self-service till on both occasions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said her client had been in foster care most of his life. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the accused had recently been effectively homeless and sofa-surfing. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the accused did not have the money to pay for the cuts of beef. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe accused is now living at an address in Roscommon. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherGardaí said the defendant scanned bananas instead of beef on both occasions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the defendant did not have the money to pay for the cuts of beef. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the defendant had been homeless recently. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant is now living at an address in Roscommon. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Dec2023Man in the Midlands who weighed prime beef cuts as bananas appears in court
First report of this case. It covers a court appearance and adjournment for a theft charge, with two alleged incidents on November 6 and 12, 2023.
accused, Stephen Brennan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Brennan - 13 Dec2023Man who weighed prime beef cuts as bananas appears before Longford court
Reports the case at Longford District Court and gives the adjournment date of May 7, 2024. Adds the item values (€10.49 and €13.99), the defence account of the accused's background, and his current address in Roscommon.
accused, Stephen Brennan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Brennan