Man with 90 previous convictions jailed for Longford pharmacy theft
The defendant pleaded guilty to the offence at Boots in Longford on February 11, 2023
A Dublin man has been sentenced to one month in prison for the theft of items valued at almost €200 from a pharmacy in Longford.
Dean Gray of no fixed abode, Ballymun, Dublin 9 pleaded guilty to the offence on February 11, 2023.
Sergeant Mark Mahon said Garda Linda O’Connell was alerted that there had been a theft from Boots.
The officer attended the scene and viewed CCTV footage of the accused taking the items valued at €198 and leaving the store without attempting to pay.
Garda O’Connell went to Longford Train Station where she found Mr Gray and he was cooperative, however, the property was not recovered.
Mr Gray had 90 previous convictions.
Judge Bernadette Owens heard he has been in Garda custody since February 2023 and he is currently serving a six year sentence.
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Solicitor Bríd Mimnagh said Mr Gray is doing well in prison.
Judge Owens decided to impose a one month custodial sentence.