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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14245Theft · Co. Kildare · 6 Mar 2025

Detergent stolen from container at Dunnes Stores, Naas

Gardaí are investigating the theft of detergent worth over €1,000 from a container on the grounds of Dunnes Stores in Naas, County Kildare, between Thursday 6 and Saturday 8 March 2025. No victim or suspect is named in the reports. Gardaí believe the occupants of a black Peugeot 308 hatchback were involved, and one report describes it as Laois-registered. The latest development, in reports published on 13 March 2025, is an appeal to anyone with information to contact Naas Garda Station. No arrest or charge is reported.

  1. Reported13 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Detergent worth over €1,000 was taken from a container on the grounds of Dunnes Stores in Naas.
Where
The theft took place at Dunnes Stores in Naas, County Kildare.
When
The theft occurred between Thursday 6 March and Saturday 8 March 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the theft and are treating it as bizarre, according to the reports.
  • Gardaí believe the occupants of a black Peugeot 308 hatchback were involved.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station.
  • The articles, published on 13 March 2025, report no arrest or charge.
Other details
  • The vehicle has a partial registration plate of '12 LS'.
  • One report describes the vehicle as Laois-registered, and the other does not mention its registration county.
  • The vehicle was seen approaching the container several times during the period.
  • The car was last seen heading towards the M7 on 8 March 2025.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA large quantity of detergent worth over €1,000 was taken from a container on the grounds of the supermarket. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDetergent worth over €1,000 was taken from a container at Dunnes Stores in Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe theft took place at Dunnes Stores in Naas, County Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened at Dunnes Stores in Naas, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft occurred between Thursday 6 March and Saturday 8 March 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened between Thursday 6 March and Saturday 8 March 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí believe the occupants of a black Peugeot 308 hatchback were involved. (leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe Laois-registered vehicle was seen approaching the container a number of times during the time period. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe car was last seen heading towards the M7 on 8 March. (leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle was seen approaching the container several times during the period. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare Gardaí probe bizarre theft at Dunnes Stores

    Reports the theft of detergent from a supermarket container in Naas, the time window, and a suspect vehicle description and direction of travel. No people are named or described.

  2. 13 Mar2025
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí probe bizarre Dunnes Stores theft involving Laois registered car

    Original report of the Dunnes Stores detergent theft in Naas, including the vehicle description and the garda appeal for information.