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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9422Theft of a vehicle · Co. Kildare · 18 Feb 2026

Man accused of stealing car from Naas Hospital sent forward for trial

Edward Stokes, 42, a man who was using a wheelchair because he had broken his leg, is alleged to have stolen a car from the car park at Naas Hospital, Kildare, on 18 February 2026. It is alleged he also took car keys and a mobile phone valued at €350 from the hospital. Gardaí received a report of a stolen vehicle, and the car was later located in Saggart. On 25 May 2026 Stokes, who was in custody, appeared before Naas District Court by videolink and is being prosecuted for taking possession of a mechanical vehicle, and the judge sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Edward Stokes, 42, a man who was using a wheelchair, is alleged to have stolen a car from Naas Hospital.
  • It is alleged he took a car key from the radiology clerical office at the hospital.
  • It is alleged he went to a staff room and took a car key fob.
Cause
The man was using a wheelchair because he had broken his leg, the court was told.
Where
  • The alleged theft was from the car park at Naas Hospital, Kildare.
  • The car was later located in Saggart.
When
The alleged vehicle taking happened on 18 February 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí received a report of a stolen vehicle.
Charges
Stokes is being prosecuted for taking possession of a mechanical vehicle and for taking a car key from the radiology clerical office on 18 February 2026.
Other details
It is also alleged he took a mobile phone valued at €350 from the hospital on the same occasion.
In court
  • Stokes appeared before Naas District Court by videolink while in custody, as reported on 25 May 2026.
  • The judge sent the accused forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man who was using a wheelchair stole a car from Naas Hospital, it has been alleged. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt is alleged he took a car key from the radiology clerical office at the hospital. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIt is alleged he went to a staff room and took a car key fob. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe car was later located in Saggart. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged vehicle taking was on 18 February 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí received a report of a stolen vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is being prosecuted for taking possession of a mechanical vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Naas District Court by videolink while in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt is also alleged he took a mobile phone valued at €350 from the hospital. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 May2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Hospital patient took car key and stole a vehicle from car park, Kildare court told

    Court appearance report. Gives the court date, the charges, the alleged method of taking the car, the car's recovery in Saggart, and the case being sent to Naas Circuit Court.

    accused, Edward Stokes, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Stokes