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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 39083Attempted theft of vehicle · Co. Kildare · 12 Nov 2026

Attempted car thefts at Wellesley Manor, Newbridge

At least three men in a blue VW Golf with northern plates attempted to steal cars from Wellesley Manor, Newbridge, in the early hours of 12 November 2026, using key fob copying technology. They abandoned one car when its immobiliser activated and fled from gardaí in College Farm, Newbridge, at approximately 4am.

  1. Reported12 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAt least three men in a blue VW Golf with northern plates were seen attempting to steal cars from Wellesley Manor, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe immobiliser kicked in and the men abandoned the car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatTwo of the men had their faces covered. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe group was spotted in College Farm, Newbridge, at approximately 4am. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, between 2.30am and 3am. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe men were captured on multiple ring cameras in the area. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí gave chase but the group got away. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt is believed the group are the same group responsible for recent car robberies in Naas. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Attempted car thefts in Kildare housing estates

    First report of the attempted car thefts; gardaí are investigating and the group fled from a chase in College Farm.

    suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male

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