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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9025Burglary · Co. Kildare · 10 Jun 2026

Burglary at Newbridge restaurant under investigation

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at Lily & Wild's Newbridge restaurant in Newbridge, County Kildare, in which two young males allegedly entered the staff area between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026 and took items and cash belonging to workers. Gardaí attended the scene at about 3pm, and Garda John Joe O'Connell gave details on KFM on Wednesday 17 June. The Kildare Now report published on 18 June says gardaí are examining CCTV footage and the investigation is ongoing. Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station. No arrests or charges have been reported.

  1. Reported18 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a burglary in the staff area of a busy restaurant.
  • Two young males allegedly gained access to the staff area and stole a number of items and cash belonging to workers.
Where
The incident took place at Lily & Wild's Newbridge restaurant in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
  • The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
  • Gardaí attended the scene at approximately 3pm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are examining CCTV footage in relation to the incident.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
Other details
  • Garda John Joe O'Connell read out details of the incident on KFM with host Tara Flanagan on Wednesday 17 June.
  • Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a burglary incident in the staff area of a busy restaurant. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatTwo young males gained access to the staff area and stole a number of items and cash belonging to workers. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe crime occurred at Lily & Wild’s Newbridge restaurant in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe crime occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday 10 June. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí attended the scene at approximately 3pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are examining CCTV footage in relation to the crime. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the crime are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDetails of the incident were read out on KFM by a garda on Wednesday 17 June. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating burglary at busy Kildare restaurant

    First report of this burglary. The article gives the crime date as Wednesday 10 June 2026 but also refers to a Wednesday 17 June broadcast, and the garda spokesperson said gardaí attended at about 3pm.

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