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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18416Theft and criminal damage · Co. Offaly

Man charged with theft of diesel and criminal damage in Edenderry

Mantas Demeikis of Edenderry is charged with stealing €600 worth of diesel and with criminal damage to machinery valued at €2,700, both belonging to Ion Andreico. The alleged offences took place on dates unknown between 5 and 6 December 2022 on the Dublin Road, Edenderry. He appeared before the court, and the case was adjourned for disclosure of information and CCTV footage to his solicitors. The case is next due before the court on 28 February at 10.30am.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mantas Demeikis is charged with theft and criminal damage.
Where
The diesel was allegedly stolen on the Dublin Road, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on dates unknown between 5 and 6 December 2022.
Charges
  • He is charged with stealing €600 worth of diesel belonging to Ion Andreico.
  • He is charged with damaging machinery belonging to Ion Andreico, valued at €2,700, intending to damage it or being reckless as to whether it was damaged.
In court
  • The case was adjourned for disclosure of information and CCTV footage to his solicitors.
  • The adjourned hearing is listed for 28 February at 10.30am.
  • Sources differ on the court: the article header names Tullamore Circuit Court, while the text says the case was adjourned at last week's district court.
Other details
  • Sources differ on his custody status: one says he is in custody in Cloverhill prison, while another says he was remanded on continuing bail until the adjourned date.
  • The judge said he would reserve legal aid subject to a statement of means.
  • The charges were first reported by offalyexpress.ie on 3 February 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is charged with theft and criminal damage. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe diesel was allegedly stolen on the Dublin Road, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates unknown between 5 and 6 December 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with stealing €600 worth of diesel belonging to Ion Andreico. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with damaging machinery belonging to the same man, valued at €2,700. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to February 28 for disclosure of information and CCTV footage to his solicitors. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on continuing bail until the adjourned date. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said he would reserve legal aid subject to a statement of means. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged with theft of diesel and damaging property in Offaly

    First report of the charges against Mantas Demeikis, including the alleged dates, the value of the property and the adjournment. The article describes him as in custody but also says he was remanded on continuing bail.

    accused, Mantas Demeikis, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mantas Demeikis