Accused of theft from elderly

Five people aged between 78 and 96 were the victims of a young woman who stole money from them at their homes, it was alleged…

Five people aged between 78 and 96 were the victims of a young woman who stole money from them at their homes, it was alleged in Dublin District Court yesterday. Ms Sandra Manly (19) of Moatview Drive, Coolock, is alleged to have taken £7 from one 78-year-old woman and £215 from another between October 23rd and 28th. It is alleged that she took a pension book and £110 from a third victim and £10 from another. Ms Manly was remanded in custody for one week with consent to bail of £500.

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