Ireland Man sentenced for burglary at tattoo studio in Portlaoise
A tattoo studio at 24 Church Street, Portlaoise, was broken into at 12.05am on 26 June 2021, with a phone, laptop, and €185 in cash stolen. Andrew Conroy, 51, a man of 60 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, was identified by patrolling Gardaí after he went to get takeaway food and was charged with burglary, criminal damage, and handling stolen property. He pleaded guilty to burglary at Portlaoise District Court in September 2021, with the other charges struck out. Judge Bernadette Owens sentenced him to three months, suspended for one year, and directed him to pay €150 in compensation for the damaged door by 30 November.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged27 Jun
2 reports - In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced10 Sep
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A tattoo studio was broken into via a damaged rear door, and a safe was also damaged.
- A phone valued at €150, a laptop valued at €1,500, and €185 in cash were stolen.
- Where
- The burglary took place at a tattoo studio at 24 Church Street, Portlaoise, County Laois.
- When
- The burglary occurred at 12.05am on Saturday, 26 June 2021.
- Investigation
- Patrolling Gardaí identified the suspect after he went to get takeaway food, and CCTV footage placed him in close proximity to the shop.
- All stolen property was recovered.
- Charges
- Andrew Conroy, 51, a man of 60 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, was charged with burglary, criminal damage, and handling stolen property.
- In court
- Conroy pleaded guilty to burglary at Portlaoise District Court; the other charges were struck out.
- Sentence
- Judge Bernadette Owens sentenced Conroy to three months, suspended for one year.
- Conroy was directed to pay €150 in compensation for the damaged door by 30 November.
- Other details
- Conroy had a number of previous convictions.
- Conroy is on 30mls of methadone and is described as clean.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA business premises in Portlaoise was broken into just after midnight. (extra.ie)
- whatConroy gained entry via a rear door, which was damaged, and a safe was also damaged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA phone valued at €150, a laptop valued at €1,500, and €185 in cash were stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe lock on the rear door had been broken and cost €200 to fix. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe burglary took place at business premises in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe tattoo studio was located at 24 Church Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenA business premises in Portlaoise was broken into just after midnight on Saturday morning, 26 June 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe burglary occurred at 12.05am on 26 June 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationPortlaoise Garda were investigating the burglary at the business premises. (extra.ie)
- investigationPatrolling Gardaí identified and found the suspect. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage existed and Conroy was located in close proximity to the shop. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe stolen items had been recovered. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe arrested person was charged with burglary, criminal damage and handling stolen property. (extra.ie)
- chargeThe person was charged with burglary, criminal damage, and handling stolen property. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtConroy pleaded guilty to burglary; the other charges were struck out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens sentenced Conroy to three months, suspended for one year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceConroy was directed to pay €150 in compensation for the door by November 30. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherAll stolen property was recovered. (extra.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe suspect was found while getting takeaway food. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherConroy had a number of previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherConroy is on 30mls of methadone and is described as clean. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherConroy had €50 in court for the damaged door and a letter of apology to the injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Sep2021Man gets suspended sentence for burglary at tattoo studio in Laois town
Reports the sentencing of Andrew Conroy for the June 2021 tattoo studio burglary, a separate incident from the 2025 Portlaoise Train Station burglary case (id 11024).
convicted, Andrew Conroy, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Conroyvictim - 27 Jun2021Last supper for suspected Portlaoise thief detained having takeaway by Laois Gardaí
Initial report of the burglary at business premises in Portlaoise and the subsequent arrest and charging of the suspect, who was found by patrolling Gardaí while getting takeaway.
suspect - 27 Jun2021Alleged burglar nabbed by Gardai after stopping for fast food - Extra.ie
Gardaí social media post confirming the arrest, charges and recovery of all property; the suspect was identified by patrolling officers after going to a fast food restaurant following the break-in.
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