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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11751Theft · Co. Laois

Woman accused of stealing from shops in Laois and Kilkenny

Vandana Munteanu, 29, appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of stealing over €1,500 worth of goods from shops in Laois and Kilkenny. Her solicitor requested disclosure and legal aid, and the judge ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the case to 19 January 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman appeared in court accused of stealing over €1,500 worth of goods from shops. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged thefts took place at shops in Laois and Kilkenny. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of stealing goods valued at €102.90 from Homestore, Portlaoise, on March 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of stealing a suitcase valued at €99.99 from TK Maxx, Portlaoise, on July 11. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of stealing cosmetics valued at €400 from Tesco Extra, Laois Shopping Centre, on September 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of stealing items valued at €1,240 from Mcauley Pharmacy, High Street, Kilkenny, on October 12. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of stealing items valued at €17 from Clelands, Abbeyleix, on December 12. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor requested disclosure and legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 19 January 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in court accused of stealing from shops in Laois

    Court appearance for a woman accused of shop thefts in Laois and Kilkenny on several dates between March and December; disclosure ordered, legal aid granted and case adjourned to 19 January 2026.

    accused, Vandana Munteanu, 29, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Vandana Munteanu