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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17713Robbery · Co. Kildare · 30 Mar 2024

Knifepoint robbery at Spar store in Newbridge, Kildare

On Saturday 30 March 2024 at about 7pm, a lone male threatened staff at knifepoint at the Spar store on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare, and tried to take money from the till. Staff could not open the timer-locked till, and the male fled without taking any cash. Kildare Now reported the case on 3 April 2024, when Garda Brian Carroll appealed for information about the man, who was described as about 5 foot 10 inches tall and wearing a large gold ring on his left hand. As of that report, no arrests had been made, and anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.

  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 lone male threatened staff at a Spar store at knifepoint and tried to take money from the till.
  • The male could not open the till and fled the scene.
Where
The robbery took place at the Spar store on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident happened on Saturday, 30 March 2024, at about 7pm.
Weapon
The male threatened staff with a knife.
Cause
Staff could not access the cash because the till had a timer-lock.
Other details
  • The male is described as about 5 foot 10 inches tall and wearing a grey, puffy jacket, black trousers and runners.
  • The male wore a large, distinctive gold ring on his left hand.
  • Garda Brian Carroll gave details of the incident on KFM, and Kildare Now reported them on 3 April 2024.
Investigation
  • No arrests have been made.
  • Gardaí ask anyone with information to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStaff at a Spar store were threatened at knifepoint by a lone male. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe male attempted to take money from the till. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe male could not open the till and fled the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe robbery took place on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on Saturday, 30 March 2024, at about 7pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeStaff could not access the cash because the till had a timer-lock. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe male is described as about 5 foot 10 inches tall and wearing a grey, puffy jacket with black trousers and runners. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe male was wearing a large, distinctive gold ring on his left hand. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Apr2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Male with ‘distinctive’ piece of jewellery committed knifepoint robbery in Newbridge, County Kildare

    First report of this robbery. Gives the suspect's height, clothing and distinctive gold ring, and a garda appeal for information with a contact number.

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