Longford woman allegedly attempted to steal Easter eggs and red bull

A woman who allegedly attempted to steal over €560 worth of Easter eggs, red bull and other groceries and then tried to pay a staff member not to report it, is due to reappear in court in July.

Mary Lawrence (27), of 1 The Hollow, Longford, appeared last week before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court.

Sergeant Enda Daly, for the state, told the court that, on March 30, 2024, at a local store, it is alleged that Ms Lawrence entered the premises around 3pm.

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“She filled a trolley with groceries, mainly Easter eggs and red bull,” said Sgt Daly.

While at the till, she allegedly became aware of a till malfunction and only paid for three items, worth €40, and then attempted to leave the shop with the other items.

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It is also alleged that she intimidated a staff member who was “very afraid”, and “tried to pay her not to report it to her manager”.

Judge Owens accepted jurisdiction and remanded Ms Lawrence on continuing bail to July 9.