Corkman on crime rampage stole 14 cars and carried out several burglaries

Accused pleaded guilty to 26 separate offences, including three burglaries, two attempted burglaries, five thefts, stealing 14 cars, handling stolen property and possession of drugs

A special investigation was set up in March this year because of the large number of burglaries taking place with the same modus operandi, court heard. Picture: Larry Cummins

A young man from Passage West on a rampage of crime across Cork City and county carried out several burglaries and stole 14 cars in a short period.

Detective Sergeant Kieran O’Sullivan said a special investigation was set up in March this year because of the large number of burglaries taking place with the same modus operandi.