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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20808Theft · Co. Longford · 17 Nov 2022

Woman charged over shoplifting from Longford stores

A 53-year-old woman, Ann Collins, of 27 Avilla Park, Finglas, Dublin 11, has been charged over items worth €948 from two supermarkets in Longford. The charges relate to 17 November 2022 and cover theft from Tesco at Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark, handling stolen property at Tesco Car Park, Longford, and theft of €250 of alcohol from SuperValu in Longford. The case was first reported in June 2023. No plea was indicated at the hearing, and Ms Collins was remanded on bail to a sitting of Longford District Court on July 4.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman, Ann Collins, has been charged with theft and handling stolen property from two Longford supermarkets.
When
The charges relate to incidents on 17 November 2022.
Where
  • The Tesco theft took place at Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark, Longford.
  • The handling charge relates to items at Tesco Car Park, Longford.
Charges
  • Ann Collins was charged with theft of children's toys and groceries worth €698 from Tesco.
  • Ann Collins was charged with handling stolen property, namely 13 Christmas mugs and nine packets of bed linen.
  • Ann Collins was charged with stealing €250 worth of alcohol from SuperValu, Hazelwood Shopping Centre, Lanesboro Road, Longford.
  • The charges total items worth €948 from two supermarkets.
In court
  • No plea was indicated at the hearing.
  • Ann Collins was remanded on bail to a sitting of Longford District Court on July 4.
Other details
  • Ann Collins is 53 years old and of 27 Avilla Park, Finglas, Dublin 11, according to the reports.
  • The case was first reported by longfordleader.ie on 7 June 2023, and the article is dated 9 June 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe Tesco theft took place at Longford Shopping Centre, Townspark, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe handling charge relates to items at Tesco Car Park, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe Tesco theft is dated 17 November 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeAnn Collins was charged with theft of children's toys and groceries worth €698 from Tesco. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeAnn Collins was also charged with handling stolen property, 13 Christmas mugs and nine packets of bed linen. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeAnn Collins was further charged with stealing €250 worth of alcohol from SuperValu in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charges total items worth €948 from two supermarkets. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtNo plea was indicated at the hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtAnn Collins was remanded on bail to a sitting of Longford District Court on July 4. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherAnn Collins is of 27 Avilla Park, Finglas, Dublin 11. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Woman charged with €900 shoplifting spree from Longford stores

    First report of the charges against Ann Collins over thefts from Tesco and SuperValu in Longford on 17 November 2022, with her court appearance and bail.

    accused, Ann Collins, 53, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ann Collins