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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8236Theft of vehicle · Co. Kildare · 13 Aug 2026

Gardaí investigate theft of van from Monasterevin home

A white Ford Transit van was stolen from a residence in the Hopkins Haven area of Monasterevin, County Kildare, between 3.30am and 4.10am on Thursday, 13 August 2026. The owner, whose age, sex and nationality are not given, woke to find the van missing, and it was later recovered in County Carlow. No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of 19 August 2026, gardaí were still investigating and had asked anyone with information to contact Kildare Town Garda Station.

  1. Reported19 Aug
  2. Arrested
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Key facts

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What happened
A white Ford Transit van was stolen from a home.
Where
The theft took place at a residence in the Hopkins Haven area of Monasterevin, County Kildare.
When
The theft occurred between 3.30am and 4.10am on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Other details
  • The owner woke up to find the van missing.
  • The van was later recovered in County Carlow.
  • Details of the theft were given by Garda Mo Nerney on KFM, and the article was published on 19 August 2026.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Town Garda Station.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are still investigating, and a garda spokesperson said inquiries are ongoing.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported in the sources.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA van was stolen from a home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe stolen vehicle is a white Ford Transit van. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe theft happened at a residence in the Hopkins Haven region of Monasterevin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 3.30am and 4.10am. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft took place in the early hours of Thursday, 13 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are still investigating the crime. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe owner woke up to find the van missing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe van was later recovered in County Carlow. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Town Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Aug2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating theft of van from Kildare home

    Details of the theft were given by Garda Mo Nerney on KFM. The article adds the van type, the recovery in County Carlow, the time window and an appeal for information. A garda spokesperson gave the date to the Leinster Leader.

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