Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10447Theft · Co. Limerick · 3 Sep 2025

Man pleads guilty to thefts from Aldi in Limerick

Colin Collins, 25, of Cross Road, Thomondgate, Limerick, was involved in thefts from Aldi in Rhebogue, Limerick, on 24 August 2025 (€4.80 of stock), 3 September 2025 (goods worth €95.96) and 9 September 2025 (a small theft), and baby food was among the items taken. The stolen property was not recovered. Collins pleaded guilty to the thefts at Limerick District City Court, where he has 13 previous convictions and the defence suggested community service, and the judge directed that he engage with Probation Services. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to a date in May, with no sentence yet imposed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Colin Collins, 25, has pleaded guilty to stealing from Aldi.
  • Baby food was among the items taken.
Where
The thefts took place at Aldi in Rhebogue, Limerick, and Collins has a home address on Cross Road, Thomondgate, Limerick.
When
  • €4.80 worth of stock was stolen on 24 August 2025.
  • Goods worth €95.96 were stolen on 3 September 2025.
  • Another small theft from Aldi occurred on 9 September 2025.
Investigation
Inspector Liam Wallace told the court that the stolen property was not recovered in any of the three incidents.
In court
  • The guilty plea to three thefts was heard at Limerick District City Court before Judge Catherine Ryan.
  • Reports of the court hearing are dated 18 March 2026 in the listing and 20 March 2026 in the article text.
  • Collins has 13 previous convictions.
  • The defence suggested community service would be more beneficial.
  • The judge directed that Collins engage with the Probation Services.
  • The case was adjourned to a date in May.
Other details
The defence described Collins as being in a difficult financial position, and the judge warned him that accumulating thefts leads down a bad road.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenGoods worth €95.96 were stolen from Aldi in Rhebogue on 3 September 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • when€4.80 worth of stock was stolen from the same shop on 24 August 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenAnother small theft from Aldi occurred on 9 September 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe stolen property was not recovered in any of the three incidents. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeColin Collins has pleaded guilty to stealing from Aldi. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused has 13 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence suggested community service would be more beneficial. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed that the accused engage with the Probation Services. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to a date in May. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherBaby food was among the items taken. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man in ‘a difficult financial position’ before Limerick court for stealing baby food

    Reports a guilty plea to three thefts from Aldi, Rhebogue, in 2025, with the case adjourned to May.

    accused, Colin Collins, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Collins