Woman stole bank card from American tourist visiting Cork and went on pub crawl around city

Judge said accused 'almost left a trail of breadcrumbs behind her'

After stealing the purse at Da Mirco restaurant on Bridge Street, accused could be tracked by the use of the bank card from there through other premises in Cork City, including El Fenix on Union Quay, court told.

A Northern Irish woman stole a purse from an American tourist visiting Cork and used her bank card to buy food and drink on a pub crawl through the city prompting the judge to remark “she almost left a trail of breadcrumbs behind her.” 

Judge Philip O’Leary sentenced the accused to a total of five months in prison in respect of multiple charges to which she pleaded guilty.