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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29719Theft · Co. Laois · 8 Sep 2021

Man sentenced for theft from Portlaoise sports shop

On 8 September 2021, Ricky O'Shea, a 28-year-old man, grabbed clothing items from Lifestyle Sports in the Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, and ran out without paying before being apprehended at a car outside the store. He was charged with theft and initially denied guilt, though CCTV footage of the incident existed, and the court noted he had 53 previous convictions. He was jailed a number of days after the offence and completed a full detox in Cloverhill Prison. On 8 October 2021, he was sentenced to six months in prison at Portlaoise District Court, appearing via video link.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Oct
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The man grabbed clothing items from Lifestyle Sports and ran out without paying.
Where
  • The theft was from Lifestyle Sports in the Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
  • He was apprehended at a car outside the store in Portlaoise.
When
The theft occurred on 8 September 2021.
Charges
The defendant was charged with theft.
In court
The defendant appeared via court video link at Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
The defendant was sentenced to six months in prison.
Other details
  • The defendant had 53 previous convictions.
  • The defendant initially denied guilt.
  • CCTV footage of the incident existed.
  • The defendant was in custody, having been jailed a number of days after the offence.
  • The defendant completed a full detox in Cloverhill Prison.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man grabbed clothing items from Lifestyle Sports and ran out without paying. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereHe was apprehended at a car outside the store in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft was from Lifestyle Sports in the Laois Shopping Centre. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft occurred on 8 September 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via court video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 53 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant initially denied guilt. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherCCTV footage of the incident existed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was in custody, having been jailed a number of days after the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant completed a full detox in Cloverhill Prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Oct2021
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man who robbed clothes from Portlaoise sports shop jailed

    Reports the sentencing of Ricky O'Shea to six months in prison for theft from Lifestyle Sports, Portlaoise, noting his 53 previous convictions and that he had completed a detox in Cloverhill Prison.

    convicted, Ricky O'Shea, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ricky O'Shea