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Case No. 15896Theft · Co. Donegal · 6 Jan 2023

Man pleads guilty to two grocery thefts at Supervalu, Killybegs

Markus Presley of Carricknagore, Bruckless, a man whose age is not given, was arrested after two thefts of groceries from Supervalu in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, on 6 January 2023 (goods valued at €37.23) and 13 January 2023 (groceries valued at €62.17). The victims are named as Declan Callaghan, manager of Supervalu, and Gerry Rooney. On 2 October 2024 he pleaded guilty at Donegal District Court, through his solicitor, to two counts of theft of groceries. The judge adjourned the case to 27 January to obtain a probation report and allow for payment of compensation, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The accused pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of groceries at Supervalu, Killybegs.
  • The property in the first theft was named as belonging to Declan Callaghan, manager of Supervalu.
Where
The accused drove to the forecourt of Supervalu in Killybegs.
When
  • The first theft took place on 6 January 2023, with goods valued at €37.23.
  • The second theft took place on 13 January 2023, with groceries valued at €62.17.
Other details
  • Gerry Rooney is also named as a victim, and his role is not stated.
  • The accused left the shop without paying for items in his bag.
  • The accused said a medical condition meant he did not recall the events.
  • The accused had two previous convictions in 2011 under the name Markus Presley, and he has two aliases.
  • The accused was keen to compensate the supermarket.
Investigation
The accused was arrested after the thefts.
In court
The case was heard at Donegal District Court on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, where he pleaded guilty through his solicitor, Rory O'Brien.
Sentence
The judge adjourned the case to 27 January to obtain a probation report and allow for payment of compensation.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused drove to the forecourt of Supervalu in Killybegs. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe first theft took place on 6 January 2023, with goods valued at €37.23. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe second theft took place on 13 January 2023, with groceries valued at €62.17. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested after the thefts. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of groceries at Supervalu, Killybegs. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Donegal District Court on Wednesday, 2 October 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge adjourned the case to 27 January to obtain a probation report and allow for payment of compensation. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused left the shop without paying for items in his bag. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused said a medical condition meant he did not recall the events. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused had two previous convictions in 2011 under the name Markus Presley. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused was keen to compensate the supermarket. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man with two aliases had no recollection of stealing groceries, court hears

    First report of this case. Covers the court appearance on 2 October 2024 where the accused pleaded guilty to two thefts from Supervalu, Killybegs, on 6 and 13 January 2023.

    accused, Markus Presley, male, namedMarkus Presleyvictim, Declan Callaghan, irish (judged from name)Declan Callaghanvictim, Gerry Rooney, irish (judged from name)Gerry Rooney