Ireland Man sent for trial on theft and mail charges in Portlaoise
Oluwaseyi Ogundre, a 22-year-old man of Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise, is accused of opening mail and stealing items including 31 iPhones, cash, vouchers and bank cards from An Post Mail Centre in Portlaoise between September 2021 and September 2022. He first appeared in Portlaoise District Court in January 2023 on 29 theft charges and was remanded on bail on strict conditions. In June 2023 he faced 115 charges in total, with gardaí seeking trial on indictment and the case adjourned for a book of evidence. In September 2023 the book of evidence was served and the DPP consented to his being sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court on October 24.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Jan
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The accused is Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, a man of Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise, accused of opening mail and stealing items including 31 iPhones, cash, vouchers, bank cards and gift cards.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at An Post Mail Centre, Father Brown Avenue, Portlaoise, County Laois.
- When
- The alleged offences took place between September 7, 2021 and September 12, 2022, though one source gives the period as August 30 to September 12, 2022.
- Charges
- The accused faces 115 charges of theft and interfering with mail.
- In court
- In January 2023, 29 theft charges were put to him at Portlaoise District Court and he was remanded on bail on strict conditions to reappear for DPP directions.
- In June 2023, gardaí sought trial on indictment and the case was adjourned to September 7 for a book of evidence.
- In September 2023, the book of evidence was served and the DPP consented to trial on indictment at Portlaoise Circuit Court on October 24.
- Other details
- Legal aid was granted for a solicitor and two barristers.
- The accused's solicitor said he had lost his job and later gained part-time employment in a local retail store.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, of 51 Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe thefts relate to cash, scratch cards, bank cards, St Vincent de Paul vouchers, Tesco vouchers, a wallet and one for all vouchers (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe accused is accused of opening mail and stealing items, including 31 iPhones. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA man is accused of opening post and stealing items from Portlaoise Mail Centre. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe thefts occurred at the An Post Mail Centre, Father Brown Avenue, Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged thefts took place at An Post Mail Centre in Fr Browne Avenue, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at An Post Mail Centre, Father Brown Avenue, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe thefts occurred on dates between August 30 and September 12, 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place between September 7, 2021 and September 12, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA detective garda said the alleged crimes related to opening post and theft. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of 29 thefts (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused faces 115 charges in total. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with theft and interfering with mail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThere are 115 charges in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe charges relate to items including vouchers, phones, cash, debit cards and gift cards. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on bail on strict conditions (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe was ordered to reappear before Portlaoise District Court on March 9 for DPP directions (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtGardaí are seeking trial on indictment, which would send the case to the higher circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge granted legal aid to the accused's solicitor's client. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on September 7 for a book of evidence on all matters. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA Garda sergeant said the book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP consents to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on October 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was assigned for a solicitor and two barristers. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused lives at 57 Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor said the accused had lost his job and requested legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor said the accused had gained part-time employment in a local retail store. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Sep2023Accused of theft at Portlaoise Mail Centre
Reports a book of evidence served on a 22-year-old man charged with 115 counts of theft and interfering with mail at Portlaoise Mail Centre between September 2021 and September 2022. He was sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court on October 24.
accused, Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, male, namedOluwaseyi Ogundre - 16 Jun2023Accused of thefts of iPhones and items at Portlaoise Mail Centre
Names the accused as Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, of Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise. Adds that 31 iPhones were among the items allegedly stolen, that gardaí are seeking trial on indictment, that legal aid was granted, and that the case was adjourned to September 7 for a book of evidence.
accused, Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Oluwaseyi Ogundre - 13 Jan2023Accused of thefts at Portlaoise Mail Centre
Reports a court appearance in which 29 theft charges were put to the defendant; he replied 'sorry' to each charge; remanded on bail on strict conditions to reappear before Portlaoise District Court on March 9 for DPP directions.
suspect, Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Oluwaseyi Ogundre