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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15130Theft · Co. Longford

Man sentenced for Longford pharmacy theft

Dean Gray, a man of no fixed abode in Ballymun, Dublin 9, was accused of taking items valued at almost €200 from Boots in Longford without paying. Gardaí viewed CCTV footage of the theft, and Garda Linda O'Connell found him at Longford Train Station, where he was cooperative. He pleaded guilty on 11 February 2023, and the court heard he has been in Garda custody since that month. Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a one-month prison sentence, reported by the Longford Leader on 20 December 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced19 Dec
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was sentenced to one month in prison for stealing items valued at almost €200 from a pharmacy in Longford.
Where
The theft took place at Boots in Longford.
When
  • The date of the theft is not given in the sources.
  • Dean Gray pleaded guilty on 11 February 2023.
Investigation
  • A Garda was alerted to the theft and viewed CCTV footage of the accused taking the items and leaving without paying.
  • Garda Linda O'Connell found Dean Gray at Longford Train Station, and he was cooperative.
Charges
Dean Gray was charged with theft of items valued at almost €200, with CCTV recording the items at €198.
In court
Judge Bernadette Owens heard that Dean Gray has been in Garda custody since February 2023.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a one-month custodial sentence.
Other details
  • The stolen property was not recovered.
  • Dean Gray has 90 previous convictions and is serving a six-year sentence for other matters.
  • Solicitor Bríd Mimnagh said Dean Gray is doing well in prison.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man from Dublin was sentenced to one month in prison for stealing items worth almost €200 from a pharmacy in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place at Boots in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenDean Gray pleaded guilty on 11 February 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA Garda was alerted to the theft from Boots and viewed CCTV footage of the accused. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda O’Connell found Dean Gray at Longford Train Station, and he was cooperative. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeDean Gray was charged with theft of items valued at almost €200. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens heard that Dean Gray has been in Garda custody since February 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens imposed a one-month custodial sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe stolen property was not recovered. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDean Gray had 90 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDean Gray is serving a six-year sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Bríd Mimnagh said Dean Gray is doing well in prison. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Dec2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man with 90 previous convictions jailed for Longford pharmacy theft

    Reports the sentencing of Dean Gray for the theft from Boots in Longford, including his 90 previous convictions and that he is serving a six-year sentence for other matters. No matching existing case.

    convicted, Dean Gray, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Gray