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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17592Theft · Co. Donegal

Man in court over theft of perfume and aftershave from Letterkenny pharmacy

Yurii Hnatiuk, a 34-year-old man originally from Ukraine, pleaded guilty at Letterkenny District Court to two thefts from Magees Pharmacy in Letterkenny. He stole aftershave worth €305 on 18 January 2024 and perfume worth €250 on 3 February 2024, and gardaí identified him from CCTV footage. He had been placed on a probation bond in October 2023, and the case was adjourned to 18 April 2024 for the court to examine that bond.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Yurii Hnatiuk pleaded guilty to two separate thefts from Magees Pharmacy in Letterkenny.
Where
The thefts took place at Magees Pharmacy in Letterkenny, Donegal.
When
  • On 18 January 2024 Hnatiuk stole aftershave worth €305 from the pharmacy.
  • On 3 February 2024 Hnatiuk stole perfume worth €250 from the pharmacy.
Other details
  • Sources differ on the total value: one describes the goods as over €500 and the aftershave and perfume as €305 and €250.
  • Two bottles of perfume were recovered and were re-salable, but the aftershave was not recovered.
  • Hnatiuk has seven previous convictions, including four for theft.
  • His solicitor said the offence was driven by poverty and described it as a crime of poverty.
  • Hnatiuk is originally from Ukraine and came to Ireland through a refugee application.
Investigation
Gardaí identified Hnatiuk from CCTV footage.
Charges
The charges are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
In court
  • Hnatiuk was placed on a probation bond at Letterkenny District Court in October 2023.
  • The matter was adjourned to 18 April 2024 for the court to examine the probation bond.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatYurii Hnatiuk pleaded guilty to two separate thefts from Magees Pharmacy. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe thefts took place at a pharmacy in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenHnatiuk entered Magees Pharmacy on January 18, 2024 and stole aftershave worth €305. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenOn February 3, 2024, Hnatiuk stole perfume worth €250 from Magees Pharmacy. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified Hnatiuk from CCTV footage. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHnatiuk was placed on a probation bond at Letterkenny District Court in October 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 18 April 2024 for the court to examine the probation bond. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherTwo bottles of perfume were recovered and were re-salable. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe aftershave was not recovered. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHnatiuk has seven previous convictions, including four for theft. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said the offence was driven by poverty. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHnatiuk is originally from Ukraine and came to Ireland through a refugee application. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man in court over theft of high-value perfume from Letterkenny pharmacy

    Court report on a 34-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two thefts from Magees Pharmacy; the case was adjourned to 18 April 2024 because he was already on a probation bond from October 2023.

    accused, Yurii Hnatiuk, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Yurii Hnatiuk