Man admits stealing €350 from Cork pizza shop

A burglary at an Apache Pizza outlet in Cork city was detected on CCTV and now the culprit has pleaded guilty to carrying out the crime.

Joe O’Sullivan, aged 39, of Cork Simon Community, indicated his plea of guilty at Cork District Court.

Sergeant John Dineen said the Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary jurisdiction and Judge Philip O’Leary also accepted jurisdiction. Frank Buttimer, solicitor, indicated a plea of guilty.

Sergeant John Dineen said that the owner of Apache Pizza reported a burglary at his premises on Sheare St, Cork, on January 27.

“CCTV was reviewed and a man could be seen pushing open the front door at approximately 4.30am.

“The man then opened the till and took €350 in cash from it, before leaving at 5am.

“Joe O’Sullivan was identified as the suspect. Minimal damage was reported to the property,” Sgt Dineen said.

Mr Buttimer, the solicitor, said that the accused was pleading guilty to carrying out the burglary.

While Mr O’Sullivan was amenable to having the case finalised, the matter had to be put back to give the owner of the property an opportunity to make a victim impact statement, in case that arises.

Judge O’Leary adjourned the matter until April 24.