Accused of thefts of iPhones and items at Portlaoise Mail Centre 

A man appeared in court accused of opening post and stealing items at Portlaoise Mail Centre. 

Oluwaseyi Ogundre, 22, with an address at 57 Clonroosk Abbey, Portlaoise is accused of opening mail and stealing items including 31 iPhones at An Post Mail Centre in Fr Browne Avenue, Portlaoise on dates between September 7, 2021 and September 12, 2022. In total the defendant is facing 115 charges. 

Detective Garda Conor Egan said the alleged crimes related to opening post and theft. He said gardai are seeking trial on indictment, meaning the case would be sent forward to the higher circuit court. 

Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said his client had lost his job and he requested legal aid. He said the man had gained part time employment in a local retail store. 

Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid to Mr Fitzgerald. 

He adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on September 7 for a book of evidence on all matters.