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Case No. 18164Theft · Co. Longford · 6 Feb 2024

Man faces theft charges over vodka thefts from Longford Tesco

Dainius Stonys (34), of The Willows, Clonbalt Woods, Longford, faced two counts of theft over bottles of vodka at the Tesco supermarket in Longford on 6 February 2024. Sergeant Enda Daly said he removed a security tag from a Smirnoff bottle valued at €33 and hid it in his clothes, then hours later tried to leave with a similar bottle hidden in his clothes and was stopped by security staff. At a court hearing reported on 23 February 2024, he had no previous convictions and his solicitor said he was under the influence at the time. The judge said a conviction could have a disproportionate effect and may be avoided if he pays €150 to the court poor box, and the matter was put back to 8 July to allow this.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Dainius Stonys faced two counts of theft.
  • He removed the security tag from a bottle of Smirnoff valued at €33 and hid it in his clothes.
  • Hours later he returned and tried to leave with a similar bottle of vodka hidden in his clothes.
Where
The thefts took place at the Tesco supermarket in Longford.
When
The first theft happened on 6 February 2024.
Other details
  • Security staff stopped him as he tried to leave with the second bottle.
  • His solicitor said he was under the influence at the time.
Investigation
CCTV of the incident was available and was reported in the press.
In court
  • The defendant had no previous convictions.
  • The judge said a conviction would have a disproportionate effect on the defendant.
  • The matter was put back to 8 July to allow him to save €150 to the court poor box.
Sentence
The judge said she may leave him without a conviction if he pays the €150.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDainius Stonys faced two counts of theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe removed the security tag from a bottle of Smirnoff valued at €33 and hid it in his clothes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHours later he returned and tried to leave with a similar bottle of vodka hidden in his clothes, but was stopped by security staff. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe defendant entered the Tesco supermarket in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe first theft happened on 6 February 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV of the incident was available. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a conviction would have a disproportionate effect on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was put back to 8 July to allow him to save €150 to the court poor box. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she may leave him without a conviction if he has the €150. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he was under the influence at the time. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Theft of bottles of vodka from Longford supermarket captured on CCTV

    Court report on the adjourned theft case against Dainius Stonys, including the judge's conditional approach to avoiding a conviction.

    accused, Dainius Stonys, 34, male, namedDainius Stonys