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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8146Burglary · Co. Kildare · 27 Aug 2026

Appeal for burglar who fled Newbridge home

A man was found inside a residence in the Páirc Mhuire area of Newbridge, County Kildare, between 4.45am and 5.05am on Thursday, 27 August 2026. An occupant woke to find him inside, and he fled once spotted. The suspect is described as about 5 foot 3 inches tall, of thin build, with an accent. On 2 September 2026 gardaí issued an appeal for information, asking anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180, and said the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported2 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • An occupant woke up to find a man inside the property.
  • The man fled the home once he was spotted.
Where
The burglary took place at a residence in the Páirc Mhuire area of Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident took place on Thursday, 27 August 2026, between 4.45am and 5.05am.
Cause
Gardaí said the suspect was startled by an occupant.
Other details
  • The suspect is described as a man about 5 foot 3 inches tall, with a thin build and an accent.
  • The appeal was reported by Kildare Now on 2 September 2026, with a quote from Garda Sarah O'Sullivan on KFM.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said the investigation is ongoing.
  • Gardaí issued an appeal for information, with a request to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn occupant woke up to find a male inside the property. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe male fled the home once he was spotted. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe burglary took place at a residence in the Páirc Mhuire area of Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereGardaí attended a burglary at a residential premises in Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary took place on Thursday, August 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place between 4.45am and 5.05am. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí said the investigation is ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí issued an appeal for a burglar who fled a home after being startled by an occupant. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe suspect is described as about 5 foot 3 inches tall, with a thin build and an Irish accent. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Sep2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí issue appeal for burglar who fled target's home after being startled

    Reports a Garda appeal, quoted from Garda Sarah O'Sullivan on KFM, for a burglar who fled a Newbridge home at 4.45am to 5.05am. Adds a description of the suspect and the Newbridge Garda Station contact number.

    suspect, male