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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8137Burglary · Co. Kildare · 31 Aug 2026

Burglary at rural home in Broadford, Co Kildare

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a rural home in Broadford, County Kildare, which took place between 1.15pm and 1.20pm on Monday, 31 August 2026, during daylight hours. Four masked men are described as being involved, and a white Volkswagen Scirocco was seen leaving the scene at speed. The victim is not identified in the reports, and no suspects have been named. The investigation is ongoing, gardaí have appealed for information to Leixlip Garda Station, and no arrests or charges have been reported as of the report published on 3 September 2026.

  1. Reported3 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a home in a rural location.
  • Four masked men were involved in the burglary.
Where
The burglary took place at a home in Broadford, County Kildare.
When
The burglary occurred between 1.15pm and 1.20pm on Monday, 31 August 2026, during daylight hours.
Other details
  • A white Volkswagen Scirocco was seen leaving the scene at speed.
  • A garda spokesperson confirmed the incident to the Leinster Leader, and Kildare Now published the report on 3 September 2026.
Investigation
  • The investigation is ongoing.
  • Gardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station.
  • No arrests or charges have been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a burglary at a home in a rural location. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe crime involved four masked men. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe burglary took place in Broadford, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary occurred between 1.15pm and 1.20pm on Monday, 31 August 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA vehicle was subsequently seen leaving the scene at speed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle was a white Volkswagen Scirocco. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating burglary in rural Kildare location

    First report of the incident. Adds the time window, the description of four masked men, the white Volkswagen Scirocco seen leaving at speed, and a garda appeal for information.

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