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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3613Missing person · Co. Kildare · 9 Mar 2026

Gardaí issue missing persons appeal for Rafal Walenczak, 45, from Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

Rafal Walenczak, 45, was reported missing from his home in Monasterevin, Co Kildare, on 9 March 2026. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for information on his whereabouts.

  1. Reported10 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRafal Walenczak, 45, was reported missing from his home in Monasterevin, Co Kildare on 9 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as five feet eight inches tall, of strong build, bald with blue eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was last seen wearing black jeans, a black hoodie and black runners. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen in Monasterevin at 7am on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí 'concerned for well-being' of man, 45, missing from Kildare home

    Initial missing persons appeal with physical description and last-seen details.

    victim, Rafal Walenczak, 45, male, non-irish (judged from name)Rafal Walenczak