Teen pleads guilty to stealing scrambler bike from Limerick shed
A TEENAGER who videoed a scrambler bike being stolen pleaded guilty to the offence.
The defendant, who cannot be named because he is aged 17, appeared before Judge Carol Anne Coolican, at Newcastle West Court, with his mother.
Inspector Gearoid Thompson, prosecuting, said the accused and another person kicked in the door of a shed at the rear of a property in Newcastle West.
“A small scrambler bike valued at €400 was stolen. It has not been recovered. He chose to video the matter and was later identified. He admitted his role. He acted in consort with another. The co-accused was previously dealt with,” said Insp Thompson.
Solicitor Lee-Ann Purcell, who represented the teenager, said her client would benefit from a pre-sanction report from the Probation Service.
“He co-operated with An Garda Siochana. He was on the periphery of the matter but he accepts he was present. He is trying to stay away from those involved. He is willing to engage with the Probation Service,” said Ms Purcell, who added that the accused had been “very distressed” over the matter.
Judge Coolican adjourned the case until the end of March to facilitate preparation of the report.