Woman caught handling stolen Zara, H&M clothes to be sentenced Garda became suspiciou of items offered for sale online at half market value
about 5 hours ago Sonya McLean
A large number of clothing from shops such as Zara, River Island and H&M were discovered, some of which still bore their security tags. Photograph: iStock
A woman was caught handling stolen clothing when an investigating garda became suspicious of items offered for sale online at half their market value.
Garda Darrgh Frewen traced the poster of the adverts back to Julie McMahon (47) and secured a warrant to search her home.
Garda Sarah Jane Frewen said the accused made no reply when charged, and the DPP consented to the case being dealt with summarily at district court level.
Judge Smyth asked for an outline of the prosecution’s case in the assault charge so he could consider the issue of jurisdiction.
Gda Frewen said it was claimed that the accused forced his way in to the property by kicking in the door.
It was alleged the door hit the woman in the face and she then tried to defend herself, but the accused punched her and threatened to burn the house down. The prosecution would say he then fled.