Man went on crime rampage across Cork, burgling several houses and stealing 14 cars

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 at the time of his arrest

Accused only picked houses that were open and would take the car keys if they were in hallway, court heard. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A jail term of two and a half years was imposed on a Passage West man for engaging in a rampage of crime across Cork City and county involving several burglaries and the theft of 14 cars in a short period.

Detective Sergeant Kieran O’Sullivan said a special investigation was set up in March 2022 because of the extent of the large number of burglaries taking place with the same modus operandi.