A woman from Castlerea who stole €67 worth of clothing from Dunne’s Stores in Ballina was back in Ballina on Tuesday as she appeared before Judge Mary Devins at the District Court sitting.
Melissa Joyce, Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, was arrested by Garda John Barrett on Saturday November 28 this year after he was called to the store at 6.30pm following a complaint that Joyce had placed clothing in her bag and had not paid for the items. The property was recovered.
Joyce, who has no previous convictions and who represented herself, pleaded guilty to the charge. Judge Devins convicted and fined the defendant €250.
