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By Darragh Murphy · Waterford News & Star · 28 August 2026

On May 7, it

Darragh Murphy A 45-year-old man appeared in court last week for a theft spree he allegedly committed at premises across Waterford city in May.

It is alleged that Laurence Bryan (45), of 1 Brookview Crecent, Tallaght, stole items from TK Maxx, McDonald's, Elvery's and Aldi across a period of five days.

The court heard that on May 3, Bryan allegedly stole €40 worth of goods from TK Maxx in Poleberry.

It's also alleged that a day later, he stole a vacuum cleaner worth €205 from Homesavers in Ballybricken.

On May 7, it's alleged the man stole €12 worth of goods from Elvery's Sports on Micheal Street.

On the same day, he allegedly forced open the front door of Aldi on Ashe Road and entered as a trespasser and while inside, stole a large quantity of alcohol. None of this property was recovered.

On May 8, Bryan entered McDonald's on the Cork Road as a trespasser and allegedly stole a bicycle belonging to a member of staff. The approximate value of the bike is €400 to €500.

Judge William Aylmer accepted jurisdiction to the District Court last week.

Laurence Bryan will reappear in court next month to progress his case.

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Reporting by Darragh Murphy for Waterford News & Star, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.

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