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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18515Theft · Co. Longford · 25 Oct 2023

Two women plead guilty to theft of perfume from Longford pharmacy

On 25 October 2023 at 3:30pm, three women entered Wards Pharmacy on Ballymahon Street, Longford, took perfume valued at €82.40 and were stopped as they left. Abbie Cahill (21), Ellie Cullen (18) and a third woman, Yasmine Kenna, were charged with theft. Cahill and Cullen pleaded guilty, and at Longford District Court Judge Cronin suspended a two-month custodial sentence on Cahill for 12 months with a €200 recognisance, and imposed a conviction and a €200 fine on Cullen with six months to pay. Kenna did not appear in court and a bench warrant was issued for her.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Three women took perfume from the pharmacy and were stopped as they left.
  • The property stolen was valued at €82.40.
Where
The theft happened at Wards Pharmacy on Ballymahon Street, Longford.
When
The theft happened on 25 October 2023 at 3:30pm.
Investigation
  • Sergeant Enda Daly outlined the events to the court.
  • The stolen items were recovered in saleable condition.
Charges
Abbie Cahill (21), Ellie Cullen (18) and Yasmine Kenna were charged with theft.
In court
  • The case was concluded at Longford District Court in January 2024.
  • Abbie Cahill and Ellie Cullen pleaded guilty.
  • Yasmine Kenna did not appear in court and a bench warrant was issued.
Sentence
  • Judge Cronin said she would impose a two-month custodial sentence on Cahill but suspended it for 12 months, with a recognisance of €200.
  • Judge Cronin imposed a conviction and a €200 fine on Cullen, with six months to pay.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused stole perfume from the pharmacy. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe property stolen was valued at €82.40. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened at Wards Pharmacy on Ballymahon Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened on 25 October 2023 at 3:30pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThree females entered the pharmacy, took perfume and were stopped as they left. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faced a charge of theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was concluded at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtPleas of guilty were entered for both defendants. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtYasmine Kenna did not appear in court and a bench warrant was issued. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cronin said she would impose a two-month custodial sentence on Cahill but suspended it for 12 months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceRecognisance for Cahill was set at €200. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cronin imposed a conviction and a €200 fine on Cullen, with six months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe stolen items were recovered in saleable condition. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Women plead guilty to theft of perfume from Longford pharmacy

    Reports the guilty pleas, sentences for Cahill and Cullen, and the bench warrant for the third accused, Yasmine Kenna, who did not appear in court.

    convicted, Abbie Cahill, 21, female, named, irish (judged from name)Abbie Cahillconvicted, Ellie Cullen, 18, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ellie Cullenaccused, Yasmine Kenna, 18, named, irish (judged from name)Yasmine Kenna