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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13729Theft · Co. Donegal · 21 Nov 2024

Woman fined over Dunnes Stores theft in Letterkenny

Elzbieta Baran (56), a Polish woman of Highfield, Loughnagin, Letterkenny, pleaded guilty to stealing household items worth €151.18 from Dunnes Stores in Oldtown, Letterkenny, on 21 November 2024. After her guilty plea, a probation and welfare report was directed in March. She appeared before Letterkenny District Court for sentencing, was convicted of theft and fined €500 with five months to pay, and has five previous convictions. The latest development is the sentencing reported in May 2025, when her solicitor said she plans to return to Poland.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The suspect is Elzbieta Baran, a 56-year-old Polish woman of Highfield, Loughnagin, Letterkenny.
  • The goods taken were household items valued at €151.18.
Where
The theft took place at Dunnes Stores in Oldtown, Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
  • The theft took place on 21 November 2024.
  • The sentencing report is dated 14 May 2025 in the article header and 15 May 2025 in the published text.
Charges
Baran pleaded guilty to the theft.
Investigation
A probation and welfare report on Baran was directed in March after her guilty plea.
In court
Baran appeared before Letterkenny District Court for sentencing, with a Polish interpreter present to assist her.
Sentence
She was convicted of theft and fined €500 with five months to pay.
Other details
  • Baran has five previous convictions.
  • The judge took into account her acknowledgement of wrongdoing and her intention to go to Poland.
  • Her solicitor said she plans to return to Poland.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe theft took place at Dunnes Stores in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on 21 November 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to stealing household items worth €151.18. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Letterkenny District Court for sentencing. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceShe was convicted of theft and fined €500 with five months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherShe has five previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA probation and welfare report was directed in March after her guilty plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA Polish interpreter was present in court to assist her. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she plans to return to Poland. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge took into account her acknowledgement of wrongdoing and her intention to go to Poland. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 May2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Woman fined after theft from Dunnes Stores in Letterkenny

    Court report of sentencing. Adds the €500 fine with five months to pay, her five previous convictions, the probation and welfare report, and her planned return to Poland. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Elzbieta Baran, 56, female, Polish, named, non-irishElzbieta Baran