Newbridge man accused of theft is already in prison in Australia - court hears
John O'Brien (20) of Station Road in Newbridge faced a number of charges of unlawfully taking items from Ted Johnson's hardware store and Boots pharmacy in Naas.
However Naas District Court was told that Mr O'Brien is currently serving a prison sentence in Australia after he was convicted of a roof repair scam in the Perth area.
Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to Naas District Court in March next year.