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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11160Theft · Co. Louth · 28 Feb 2023

Man stole power washer and generator from Louth hire company

Laurentiu Baiculescu, a father-of-seven with an address in Dundalk at the time, was one of two men who entered KC Hire on Quay Street, Dundalk, on 28 February 2023 and set up an account used to hire a power washer and a generator worth €3,000 that were never returned. He was arrested the following September. The case was reported at Dundalk Circuit Court on 4 February 2026, when it was adjourned so he can be assessed for community service and time was allowed for restitution to be gathered; no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two men entered KC Hire and said they wanted to set up an account, which was used to hire a power washer and a generator worth €3,000.
  • Laurentiu Baiculescu was one of the two men.
  • The men first hired a power washer, then returned later to hire a generator, leaving each time in a black Nissan Qashquai.
  • The items were never returned, and the company could not contact the men by phone or email.
Where
The men entered KC Hire on Quay Street in Dundalk, County Louth.
When
The men entered KC Hire on 28 February 2023.
Investigation
Laurentiu Baiculescu was arrested the following September.
In court
  • The case was reported at Dundalk Circuit Court on 4 February 2026, with the court hearing held the previous Wednesday.
  • Laurentiu Baiculescu has 16 previous convictions for road traffic matters.
  • The defence said he is due to re-enter the workforce this month and has a construction job through an agency.
  • The case was adjourned so he can be assessed for community service, with time allowed for restitution to be gathered and for a Probation Service assessment.
Other details
  • He said he would pay the money back in instalments and accepted that what he did was an offence.
  • The company now requires more ID to set up an account.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case remains adjourned.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man set up an account used to hire a power washer and a generator worth €3,000 that were never returned. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatLaurentiu Baiculescu was one of two men who entered the hire company and said they wanted to set up an account. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe men first hired a power washer, then returned later and hired a generator, leaving each time in a black Nissan Qashquai. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe items were never returned and the company could not contact the men by phone or email. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe men entered KC Hire on Quay Street in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe men entered KC Hire on February 28, 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested the following September. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtHe had 16 previous convictions for road traffic matters. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe defence said he is due to re-enter the workforce this month and has a construction job through an agency. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned at Dundalk Circuit Court so he can be assessed for community service. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe judge allowed time for restitution to be gathered and for a Probation Service community service assessment. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe said he would pay the money back by instalments and accepted that what he did was an offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe company now requires more ID for setting up an account. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    In courtdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man stole power washer and generator from Louth hire company, court heard

    First report of the court hearing. The case was adjourned for a Probation Service community service assessment, with restitution to be gathered, and the judge said all options remain open.

    accused, Laurentiu Baiculescu, male, namedLaurentiu Baiculescu