Man stole hundreds of boxes of medication from Offaly supermarket

A man who pleaded guilty to the theft of a number of items from Lidl in Tullamore had no previous convictions last week's district court heard.

Marian Manea (26) of no fixed abode was charged with stealing 122 boxes of Panadol Extra, 46 boxes of Rennie, 133 boxes of Panadol ActiFast, 35 boxes of Strepsils and 36 bottles of Calpol on October 13, 2023, the property of Lidl.

The court heard that Mr Manea works with his uncle.

Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to March 6, 2024 for finalisation.