Case No. 26737Theft · Co. Kildare · 27 Sep 2020

Sentenced to two months for theft of clothing in Newbridge, Kildare

Charlene Keenan, 26, was prosecuted for the theft of €50 worth of clothing from TK Maxx in Newbridge on 27 September 2020. Two females were detained following the incident but the goods were not recovered. The case was heard at Naas District Court on 20 April 2022, where she was convicted and sentenced to a two-month term. Leave to appeal was granted.

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  6. Sentenced21 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Charlene Keenan was prosecuted for the theft of €50 worth of clothing from TK Maxx, Newbridge.
When
The theft occurred on 27 September 2020.
Where
  • The theft occurred at TK Maxx in Newbridge, Kildare.
  • Charlene Keenan's address was given as 8 Meelagh halting site, Mahon, Cork.
Investigation
Two females were detained following the incident but the goods were not recovered.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court on 20 April 2022.
Sentence
Judge John O'Leary imposed a two-month term with leave to appeal.
Other details
  • The defendant is pregnant with her fifth child.
  • The defendant had previous convictions under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act and the Road Traffic Act.
  • The defendant became addicted to the prescription drug Lyrica and her behaviour was affected.
  • The defendant had previously received a suspended term and a custody term.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShe was prosecuted for the theft of €50 worth of clothing from TK Maxx, Newbridge, on 27 September 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe stolen goods were €50 worth of clothing (kildarenow.com)
  • whereCharlene Keenan's address was given as 8 Meelagh halting site, Mahon, Cork. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe theft occurred at TK Maxx in Newbridge (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft occurred on 27 September 2020 (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationTwo females were detained following the incident but the goods were not recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationTwo females were detained following the incident (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe stolen goods were not recovered (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on 20 April 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtLeave to appeal was granted. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant is pregnant with her fifth child. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman had previous convictions under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act and the Road Traffic Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant got addicted to the prescription drug Lyrica and her behaviour was affected by the addiction. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had previously received a suspended term and a custody term. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant had previous convictions under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act and the Road Traffic Act (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant became addicted to the prescription drug Lyrica (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 May2022
    Woman is convicted of stealing clothes from store in Newbridge, Kildare

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Charlene Keenan to a two-month term for theft of clothing, with defence citing addiction to Lyrica and leave to appeal granted.

    convicted, Charlene Keenan, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Charlene Keenan
  2. 21 Apr2022
    Pregnant woman in court over Kildare clothing theft

    Provides sentencing detail: Judge John O'Leary imposed a two-month term with leave to appeal. Defence highlighted Lyrica addiction, pregnancy, and two years without offence. Prosecution noted prior convictions under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act and Road Traffic Act.

    convicted, Charlene Keenan, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Charlene Keenan