Man fined after theft incident from Ballybofey supermarket - Donegal Daily
By Chris McNulty · Donegal Daily · 3 November 2026
A man has been fined in court after admitting to stealing a number of items from a supermarket in BallybofeyMykola Panchenko pleaded guilty to theft when he app...
A man has been fined in court after admitting to stealing a number of items from a supermarket in Ballybofey
Mykola Panchenko pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court.
The 54-year-old, with an address at Cashelin, Castlefin, was charged in connection with an incident at Aldi, Chestnut Road, Ballybofey, on December 10, 2025.
The court heard that Panchenko, a Ukrainian national with no previous convictions, entered the store at 10.11am on the day in question.
Panchenko placed a number of items into a shopping bag and left the shop without paying. Panchenko stole two mascara items as well as squishies, mayonnaise and a mini science kit.
The total value of the theft was €39.45 and Panchenko made full admissions following his arrest. The incident was captured on CCTV, the court heard.
Judge Daly convicted Panchenko, who was aided by an interpreter in court, and fined him €100, allowing four months to pay.
Reporting by Chris McNulty for Donegal Daily, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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