Accused went on shoplifting spree to place items on her father's grave
Sergeant Tom Mulcahy told Clonakilty District Court that Eve Guerin, aged 20, with an address at Kinlay House, Shandon Street, Cork, had admitted the thefts from four different retailers in Dunmanway, Co Cork, on June 9, 2025.
The court was told gardaí had received a report of shoplifting from a retailer in Dunmanway at 4.15pm. A patrol car was dispatched and a person matching the description of the accused identified as Eve Guerin was apprehended on Bridge Street in the town.
Ms Guerin had in her possession a shopping bag with a number of items she could not account for.
The court was told items were stolen from Deals 4 U, Buckley's Hardware, Costcutter and SuperValu. The total value of the goods, which were all returned in saleable condition, was €83.69.
The court heard Ms Guerin had 14 previous convictions.
Defence solicitor Colette McCarthy said Ms Guerin's father has died suddenly in February and she had been struggling to deal with the loss. She said the items stolen were intended to be placed on Ms Guerin's father's grave. She said her client apologised for her behaviour.
Judge Joanne Carroll said Ms Guerin needed to 'stay out of trouble', and she requested a probation report be prepared. The matter was adjourned until September 23 for completion of a probation report, and Ms Guerin was granted bail on her own bond of €200 cash.
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