Man stole Buzzballz from Laois shops

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The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court

A man appeared in court for stealing Buzzballz from shops in Laois. 

Kevin Dillon (31) of Whitefriars Lodge, Flat 2, Mountrath, appeared before Portlaoise District Court on foot of a bench warrant. 

Garda Paul Dooley said the defendant was in court by arrangement and he had no objection to bail. 

Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client apologises and hadn’t appreciated what day he was meant to be in court. 

He was accused of stealing Buzzballz valued at €24 from Spar Express, Limerick Road, Mountrath on February 23 last and stealing Buzzballz valued at €5 from Emo Filling Station, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, on September 24 last. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said none of the property was recovered and the defendant had a number of previous convictions.