Video caught thieves in action

A drug addict caught on security cameras trying to steal from Blooms Hotel, Dublin, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment…

A drug addict caught on security cameras trying to steal from Blooms Hotel, Dublin, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment yesterday.

Carl Hogan (23), of Hanover Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty at the District Court to burglary with intent to steal on February 1st.

Garda Mark Kavanagh said Hogan and another man were seen on video rummaging through lockers after forcing open a door of a restaurant.

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