Man admits twice burgling Cork electronics shop and stealing goods worth a total of €31k

Accused stole €17,000 worth of phones, tablets and smartwatches the first time and €14,000 worth of similar products the second time

Judge sent the case forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing in the sessions of that court commencing on January 29, 2024. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 34-year-old man confessed to burglary at an electronics shop in Cork city centre on two separate occasion, stealing €17,000 worth of phones and other items the first time and €14,000 worth of similar products the second time.

Garda Paul Dromey arrested Ion Barbulescu in Cork City on the two charges — one related to January last year and the other related to last May.