Accused of stealing iphones from courier depot

A man appeared in court accused of stealing smartphones from Fastway Couriers. 

Asuming Obed, 51, of Room 3, Montague Hotel, Emo is accused of stealing an iphone 14 worth €800 on July 3, 2023. He is further accused of stealing an €800 iphone 14 and a Samsung Lite phone valued at €250 on August 8. On August 22, he is alleged to have stolen a Samsung phone worth €110 and an iphone 14 valued at €1,100. All of the thefts are alleged to have occurred at Fastway Couriers, Botley Lane, Portarlington.  

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant is alleged to have taken the items from the couriers on the dates in question. He said none of the items were recovered. 

Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said his client was an employee of Fastway at the time of the alleged offences but had lost his job. 

Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on February 12.