Schoolgirl remanded in burglary case

A 16-year-old schoolgirl, who burgled an elderly woman’s home and stole her handbag containing her bank and medical insurance cards, has been remanded on continuing bail pending sentence by the Dublin Children’s Court.

The girl, who is originally from Romania, had pleaded guilty to the burglary which took place at Beech Park Road, in Cabinteely, Dublin, on April 13 last.