Waterford man accused of breaking into woman's home while she was out shopping
Waterford Courthouse
A judge has refused jurisdiction in the case of a man accused of breaking into a woman’s home.
Stephen Finn (39), of 166 St. John's Park, Waterford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at Waterford District Court charged with burglary contrary to Section 12 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
Sergeant Michael Hickey told the court that on June 4, 2025, a woman reported that her home in Ardkeen had been broken into while she was out shopping.
It is alleged that when the woman returned, a back window was open, her belongings had been rifled through, and two laptops and two tablets were missing.
The value of the missing devices was €2,500.
Judge Staunton refused jurisdiction and put the matter back to June 9 for the preparation of the Book of Evidence.
