Naas Tescos sees husband & wife pass security with trolley full

A husband and wife who faced charges of stealing hundreds of euros worth of groceries in a trolley at Tescos Naas were convicted at the District Court today.

The husband and wife, faced charges of grocery theft, at Tescos Naas, on November, 2013.

Supt Martin Walker outlined how the couple 'passed by the till point' and were 'approached by security.

Defence Solicitor, Michael O'Connor, outlined how the couple had paid for some of the groceries.

Mr O'Connor said that it was difficult to estimate how much was owed to Tescos, but that the couple were willing to pay €400.

The court heard how the husband had 26 previous convictions, including four for thefts, with the last one in 2014.

Evidence was given that the wife had seven previous convictions including theft and public order.

Judge David Waters said that becauuse of the couple's previous convictions , he would have to convict.

He has allowed  the couple until May 24, next , to pay €400 to Tescos.

If the couple pay to Tescos by May 24, then they will be convicted and fined €200,with four months to pay.

Judge Waters ordered that in the event of the couple not paying the money to Tescos by May 24, then they will be convicted and fined €800, with four months to pay.

Legal aid was granted to the couple.