Case No. 11827Robbery · Co. Kildare · 5 Dec 2025

Man arrested and charged over Naas shop robbery involving replica handgun

A man in his 30s was arrested and charged over a robbery at a Centra shop in Hazelmere, Naas, Co Kildare, on 5 December 2025, in which he held up staff with what appeared to be a handgun. Gardaí are still appealing for witnesses.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe man stole cash from the shop and then fled the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe robbery took place at a Centra shop in the Hazelmere area of Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe robbery happened on the evening of Friday 5 December 2025, at approximately 7.45pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe man held up staff with what appeared to be a handgun. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponIt was later found that the handgun used in the robbery was a replica. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe man was found and arrested by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA male aged in his 30s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí in Naas are still appealing for witnesses to the crime. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man has since been charged by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court on 8 December 2025. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2025
    Man arrested and charged in connection to robbery of Kildare shop which involved replica handgun

    Reports that the man was arrested and charged, that the handgun used was a replica, and that he appeared before Naas District Court on 8 December. Gardaí are still appealing for witnesses.

    accused, 30s, male