Man (27) stole van at Sligo bus station before crashing it into a field on the outskirts of town
A 27-year-old man stole a van and crashed it into a field, Sligo District Court heard. Kelven McSharry of Fivemilebourne, Calry was charged with stealing a vehicle belonging to Secure All Security, driving without insurance and failing to produce a certificate of insurance at Sligo Bus Station on October 8, 2024. Sergeant David McDonagh told the court that Gardaí received a report from a driver who parked his work van at Sligo Bus Station.Read moreAngry mob gathers as bouncer who sexually assaulted schoolgirl flees homeHe told Gardaí that he went to speak to a bus driver and that he was unsure if his keys fell out of his pocket or left them in the van but his vehicle was taken. He later met Gardaí at O’Connell Street and informed them that there was a tracking device on the van. Gardaí went to the location shown by the tracking device and found the van crashed in a field. Gardaí then saw a man and a woman running away. McSharry was apprehended by Gardaí. The defendant admitted to taking the vehicle without permission. CCTV of the incident was available from Sligo Bus Station. The court heard that McSharry had one previous conviction. Crime Wrap for Saturday February 7 Mr Ciarán White, solicitor (defending), told Judge Brendan O’Reilly that his client was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time. He added that McSharry hopes to start an apprentice plumbing course in September.Mr White said that his client is now in a more stable environment and is living with his mother in a rural area. Judge O’Reilly asked why the defendant did not go on a bus. Mr White replied that he was under the influence of intoxicants at the time. He added that McSharry is looking to get treatment. Read moreWicklow man involved in violent row at family wake is also wanted in UKMr White informed Judge O’Reilly that his client won’t be in a position to pay back the damage caused until he starts earning money. He asked if a probation and welfare report be done and that the issue would be put back. Judge O’Reilly was informed by Sergeant McDonagh that the vehicle was back on the road and that the insurance company paid for the damage caused.Judge O’Reilly noted that McSharry had taken steps to get a job and adjourned the case to June 4 for a probation report.
