Man charged over possession of ‘burglary kit’ after extradition

24-year-old accused remanded in custody until December 4

The accused was remanded in custody and there was no application for bail. File picture

A 24-year-old man extradited from Britain has appeared before a special sitting of Killarney District Court. 

Jimmy Connors is charged with burglary of a private residence in Bandon, possession of a 'burglary kit' and driving offences. There was no bail application.

Mr Connors of Bank Place, Tipperary town, was remanded in custody to appear in Bandon District Court on December 4.

He is charged with burglary on January 21, 2022, at Watergate Terrace, Watergate Street, Bandon Co Cork.

He is also charged with having in his possession 'a burglary kit' consisting of a high-powered 3.2 litre petrol Audi A3 vehicle with a false Irish registration plate covering a UK registration plate, a crowbar, screwdriver, disinfectant spray, face-covering and gloves for use in the course of a burglary.

The accused is also charged with dangerous driving on the occasion and having no insurance.

It will be alleged that he was apprehended sitting in the driver’s seat of the Audi bearing false registration plates at the scene of a burglary and that he attempted to drive from the scene in a dangerous manner to avoid apprehension. 

It will also be alleged that three of his associates were that time involved in a burglary of the private residence at Watergate Street.

Five persons including Mr Connors and a juvenile relative in the car were arrested on the night, the court will hear.

Bench warrants were issued after he failed to turn up in court.

Detective Garda Trevor Moore of Termplemore Garda Station gave evidence of arresting Connors at Dublin Airport on Friday on foot of a warrant.

Judge Waters remanded the accused in custody to appear in Bandon Court next Thursday.