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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10798Burglary · Co. Kildare · 20 Feb 2026

Burglary and unauthorised taking of vehicle in Newbridge, Kildare

Gardaí are investigating an alleged burglary at a house in the Piercetown area of Newbridge, Co Kildare, where the house was broken into via the rear door between 10pm on 20 February 2026 and 9am on 21 February 2026; a garda spokesperson gave the start time as 8pm. The offender took the keys to a silver Toyota Hilux, registration 252C1409, which was later recovered in Rosconnell estate, Newbridge, on a date not given. Kildare Now reported the case on 26 February 2026, when the vehicle was undergoing technical examination and gardaí were appealing for information. No suspect has been named, no arrest or charge has been reported, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported26 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
Where
The incident occurred in the Piercetown area of Newbridge, Co Kildare.
What happened
  • A house was broken into via the rear door.
  • The offender took the keys to a silver Toyota Hilux, registration 252C1409.
  • The vehicle was later recovered in Rosconnell estate in Newbridge, on a date not given.
When
  • The burglary occurred between 10pm on 20 February 2026 and 9am on 21 February 2026.
  • A garda spokesperson gave the start time as 8pm on 20 February 2026 instead of 10pm.
Other details
  • Gardaí describe the incident as an alleged burglary and unauthorised taking of a vehicle from a residential premises.
  • Details were given by Gda Brian Carroll of Newbridge Garda Station to KFM host Hannah Kelly, and the report was published by Kildare Now on 26 February 2026.
Investigation
  • The vehicle has been subject to technical examination.
  • Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information on the burglary, or anyone seen driving the vehicle on 21 February 2026, to contact Newbridge Garda Station.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA house was broken into via the rear door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe offender took the keys to a silver Toyota Hilux, registration 252C1409. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe vehicle was later recovered in Rosconnell estate in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Piercetown area of Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary occurred between 10pm on 20 February 2026 and 9am on 21 February 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenA garda spokesperson gave the period as between 8:00pm on 20 February 2026 and 9:00am on 21 February 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone with information on the burglary or anyone seen driving the vehicle on 21 February to contact Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe vehicle has been subject to technical examination and investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí describe the incident as an alleged burglary and unauthorised taking of a vehicle from a residential premises. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Burglary/unauthorised taking of a vehicle, Newbridge, Kildare

    Adds the Piercetown location, the vehicle registration and its recovery in Rosconnell estate, and a garda appeal. The article gives the start time as 10pm in one place and 8pm in the garda statement.