Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10171Theft · Co. Kildare · 27 Mar 2026

Garda probe into e-scooter theft at Newbridge train station

A black Aovo Pro e-scooter was stolen from Newbridge Train Station, County Kildare, on Friday 27 March 2026. Garda David Prendergast publicised the theft on KFM, and Kildare Now first reported it on 2 April 2026, updated on 3 April. A garda investigation is ongoing, with gardaí examining CCTV footage and asking anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. The sources name no suspect and report no arrest or charge.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A black Aovo Pro e-scooter was stolen.
Where
The e-scooter was stolen from Newbridge Train Station, County Kildare.
When
The theft happened on Friday 27 March 2026.
Investigation
  • A garda investigation has been launched into the theft.
  • Garda David Prendergast highlighted the incident during a guest appearance on KFM.
  • Gardaí are examining CCTV footage related to the incident.
  • Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Other details
  • Gardaí urge anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
  • Kildare Now first reported the theft on 2 April 2026, with an update on 3 April 2026.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the sources.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA black Aovo Pro e-scooter was stolen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe e-scooter was stolen from Newbridge Train Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft happened on Friday 27 March 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda investigation has been launched into the theft. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are examining CCTV footage related to the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí urged anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Apr2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Probe launched by Kildare gardaí following theft of e-scooter from busy train station

    First report of the theft, from Kildare Now and a KFM appearance by Garda David Prendergast. It gives the scooter model, the appeal for information and the Newbridge Garda Station contact number.