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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5523Theft · Co. Dublin · 17 Sep 2022

Man with 118 previous convictions jailed for stealing Peugeot 206

Sean Keenan, 28, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to stealing a car and car keys in Swords, Dublin, on 17 September 2022. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a 27-month sentence with the final 12 months suspended.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Jul
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Key facts

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  • whatSean Keenan pleaded guilty to stealing a car and car keys. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe car and keys were taken from an address in Holywell View, Swords, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on 17 September 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeKeenan said he had been intoxicated and under the influence of drugs at the time of the theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe car owner found the Peugeot 206 and car keys missing on the morning of the theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage showed a man acting suspiciously in the area, later identified as Keenan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA search warrant was issued for Keenan's house and clothing matching the CCTV footage was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationKeenan made admissions during his interview with gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceKeenan was sentenced to 27 months in prison, with the final 12 months suspended for 12 months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceKeenan was ordered to be supervised by the Probation Services for one year post-release. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceKeenan was described as having been imprisoned for 15 months for the theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeenan told gardaí he used a fishing hook to take the car keys. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe car was undamaged and returned to the owner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeenan has 118 previous convictions, including for theft, criminal damage, assault, public order and road traffic offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge cited Keenan's early guilty plea, admissions and good cooperation with gardaí as mitigating factors. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Keenan grew up in tragic circumstances, has experienced homelessness and drug addiction, and is a vulnerable man. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKeenan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence and is due to be released in May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jul2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man with 118 previous convictions jailed for stealing Peugeot 206

    Sentencing report for a guilty plea to theft of a Peugeot 206 from an address in Swords; the article gives the sentence, mitigating factors and Keenan's previous convictions.

    convicted, Sean Keenan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Keenan