Theft of €40 shoes from Cork city store results in six month jail term
Sergeant John Kelleher said the that the defendant stole a €40 pair of shoes from TK Maxx at Cornmarket Street. File image. Pic Denis Scannell
Stealing a pair of shoes resulted in a 33-year-old man being jailed for six months.
The accused had previous theft convictions and he also had shorter suspended sentences hanging over him.
Judge Olann Kelleher told the defendant who appeared by video link from prison at Cork District Court that the overall sentence of six months was being imposed in light of previous suspended sentences and other convictions for theft.
Joel Lonia of no fixed address pleaded guilty to the latest theft charge.
Eddie Burke, defence solicitor, said, the accused was presently serving a sentence for theft at Limerick Prison.
Mr Burke said: “He is 33. He is originally from the Congo. He is in Ireland since 2009.
“He is musician, artist, designer and a professional chef.”
Sergeant John Kelleher said the that the defendant stole a €40 pair of shoes from TK Maxx at Cornmarket Street.
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