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Case No. 13989Theft · Co. Longford · 19 Apr 2024

Man fined in Longford court for stealing iPhone from retail worker

On 19 April 2024 at about 8.45pm, an iPhone 15 was taken from a table at the victim's workplace after a female employee left it there while cleaning. CCTV showed a man taking the phone, and gardaí identified Marcin Baldyga of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, who handed the phone over when asked. Baldyga was charged with theft and pleaded guilty at Longford District Court, where he has 30 previous convictions. In April 2025 the court imposed a €300 fine with six months to pay, and the phone had been returned undamaged.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
An iPhone 15 was taken from a table where a female employee had left it while cleaning.
Where
The theft took place at the victim's place of employment.
When
The theft happened on 19 April 2024 at about 8.45pm.
Cause
The victim left the phone on a table while she went about cleaning duties.
Investigation
  • CCTV showed a man taking the phone from the table.
  • Gardaí identified Marcin Baldyga, who handed over the phone when requested.
Charges
Marcin Baldyga pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to a charge of theft.
In court
  • Marcin Baldyga has 30 previous convictions, two of them for theft.
  • Gardaí said Marcin Baldyga had not come to further Garda attention.
  • The judge noted the phone had been returned and was undamaged.
Sentence
The judge imposed a €300 fine with six months to pay.
Other details
  • Marcin Baldyga's address is given as Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
  • The defence solicitor said Marcin Baldyga is unemployed and cares for four children.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man took an iPhone 15 from a store employee's table. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim left her phone on a table while cleaning at her workplace. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened on 19 April 2024 at about 8.45pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe victim checked CCTV, which showed a man taking the phone from the table. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified the accused, who handed over the phone when requested. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to a charge of theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused has 30 previous convictions, two of them for theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGardaí said the accused had not come to further Garda attention. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted the phone had been returned and was undamaged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €300 fine with six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused's address is given as 6 Abhainn Glas, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe phone was not lost or damaged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the accused is unemployed and cares for four children. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Apr2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man fined in Longford court for stealing iPhone from retail worker

    Reports the court outcome: guilty plea, €300 fine with six months to pay, and details of the offence and the accused's record.

    convicted, Marcin Baldyga, male, namedMarcin Baldygavictim, female