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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16694Theft · Co. Limerick

Serial shoplifter's Limerick Circuit Criminal Court case adjourned

Pauline Casey, a 44-year-old woman from St Mary's Park, Limerick city, is accused of stealing a charity box, household appliances and cosmetics from shops in Limerick city between 20 September 2021 and 21 April 2022. The total loss was €1,319.39 and none of the stolen property was recovered. On 8 July 2024 she appeared at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan and pleaded guilty to a series of thefts. The judge did not deal with the matter that day, reaffirmed her bail conditions, and adjourned the case to allow her to address addiction issues.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Pauline Casey, a 44-year-old woman, is accused of stealing a charity box, household appliances and cosmetics.
Where
The thefts took place from shops in Limerick city.
When
The thefts took place between 20 September 2021 and 21 April 2022.
Investigation
None of the stolen property was recovered.
Charges
  • The total financial loss from the thefts was €1,319.39.
  • Pauline Casey pleaded guilty to a series of thefts.
In court
  • The case was heard in the circuit court, with the prosecution stating she is a significant and longstanding recidivist.
  • The case was heard on 8 July 2024 at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan.
  • The judge did not deal with the matter on the day and reaffirmed the bail conditions of not committing offences and staying out of the city centre.
  • The case was adjourned to allow the accused to deal with her addiction issues.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed, and the maximum sentence for the offence is 10 years in prison.
Other details
The accused has 143 previous convictions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused stole a charity box, household appliances and cosmetics from shops in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe thefts took place between 20 September 2021 and 21 April 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNone of the stolen property was recovered. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe total financial loss from the thefts was €1,319.39. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to a series of thefts. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard in the circuit court because the accused is a significant and longstanding recidivist. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge did not deal with the matter on the day. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge reaffirmed the bail conditions of not committing offences and staying out of the city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum sentence for the offence is 10 years in prison. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused has 143 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jul2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Brazen serial shoplifter’ has total of 143 previous convictions, Limerick court hears

    Court report on a guilty plea to a series of thefts between September 2021 and April 2022; the case was adjourned without sentence. No existing case matches.

    accused, Pauline Casey, 44, female, named, irish (judged from name)Pauline Casey