Before judge for thefts from Waterford city stores - News - Waterford News & Star

The 38-year-old stole products from stores across the city on dates in 2025 and 2026

Judge Caitriona Murray, presiding over Waterford District Court last week, applied Section 1.2 of the Probation Act.

Darragh Murphy A Waterford city man was given the benefit of the Probation Act by a judge last week, after he appeared in court on multiple theft charges.

Paul Power, of Doyle Street, Waterford, stole products from stores across the city on dates in 2025 and 2026.

The 38-year-old stole stole €20 worth of goods from Aldi, Ashe Road.

He also stole 'Ashwagandha' tablets from Holland & Barrett in City Square Shopping Centre. The value of the product was €32.

He was caught on CCTV at a Tesco store placing €80 worth of goods into his rucksack.

At a local Aldi store, he was identified on CCTV stealing €20 worth of products.

A conviction was therefore recorded, however, the man has avoided a sentence.