Garda tells Kildare court that man allegedly carried out ‘orchestrated campaign’ against shops
THEFT ALLEGATIONS
A garda sergeant said that a man carried out ‘an orchestrated campaign’ against a number of shops.
Garda Sgt Brian Jacob made the comments at Naas District Court on Thursday, December 15.
It was heard that the allegations relate to Bartosz Wojtyla, with an address listed as The Old Cement Factory on the Dublin Road in Naas.
The 31-year-old, who appeared via video-link as he is in custody on other matters, was allegedly involved in a number of shoplifting offences.
DETAILS
On October 23 last, it was heard that Mr Wojtyla allegedly stole a drill and a rechargeable torch totaling €250 from a Woodies DIY store in Kildare.
Gardaí claimed that the tools were never recovered.
It was also heard that on October 29 last, he stole two G-Shock watches, worth a combined total of €280, from the Born clothing shop on Blessington Road in Naas.
Gardaí further alleged that, the following day, the defendant went back to Born and stole a jacket and jeans worth a combined total of €120.
Lastly, gardaí said that the defendant was caught on the Monread Road in Naas, where he was found with stolen clothes.
It was also alleged that he was caught in possession of a screwdriver and a sledgehammer.
The case involving Mr Wojtyla was adjourned to February 2, 2023 by Judge Desmond Zaidan.