'Silly thing to do': Man admits stealing packet of Durex condoms from Offaly supermarket
'Silly thing to do': Man admits stealing packet of Durex condoms from Offaly supermarket
A DEFENDANT pleaded guilty to stealing a packet of Durex condoms from a supermarket during last week's sitting of Tullamore District Court.
Dave Healy, 108A, Beechwood Lawn, Killiney, Dublin committed the offence on April 2 last in Dunnes Stores, Church Road, Tullamore.
The court was told that the 50 year old put the packet, worth €20, in his jacket pocket and exited the store. Judge Andrew Cody asked Mr Healy if he wanted a solicitor to represent him. The defendant said he would represent himself.
Sergeant Brendan Kearns told the court that Mr Healy was “very apologetic” after the theft was discovered and offered to pay for the item. He had one previous conviction, which was for assault causing harm.
“It was a silly thing to do,” the defendant told the court, “taking something that I shouldn't have.” He said he had been working in a pub in Tullamore but it had closed down and he was now looking for a job.
Judge Andrew Cody convicted and fined €200, three months to pay.