Two women involved in theft of over €800 from Longford shops given Probation Act

Two women who were involved in the theft of over €800 worth of groceries were given the benefit of the Probation Act at Longford District Court.

Marina Iordacha (24) of Apartment 106, The Cube Sandfordy, Dublin 18 and Irina Stoica (34) of the same address were both charged with two counts of theft.

Sergeant Enda Daly said the women were charged in connection with two thefts from the Tesco Supermarket in Longford town.

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On November 26, 2024 the women stole groceries to the value of €379.30, and on November 24, 2024 they stole groceries to the value of €437.

Marina Iordacha had €440 in court as compensation for the injured party. Solicitor Brid Mimnagh said Ms Iordacha is a mother of one and saved her social welfare to pay back the money.

Noting the defendant had one previous conviction from 2012 Judge Owens dealt with the matter by way of Section 1.2 of the Probation Act.

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The court heard Ms Stoica had no previous convictions.

The defendant paid €100 to the court poor box and Judge Owens also dealt with the charge under Section 1.2 of the Probation Act.