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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7909Theft · Co. Kilkenny

Man sought over suspected theft from Kilkenny shop

Gardaí in Kilkenny are appealing for information about a suspected theft from a shop in Kilkenny City in May of last year. CCTV shows a man, described as likely in his 50s with a stocky build, pushing a trolley into the shop, taking three boxes of serums from the beauty products aisle and leaving without paying for the goods in a bag. He was wearing a dark Red Bull top, dark three-quarter length trousers and a green baseball hat. Full footage was shown on RTÉ's Crimecall, and kilkennypeople.ie published the appeal on 29 September 2026. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the suspect has not been named.

  1. Reported29 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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Where
The suspected theft took place from a shop in Kilkenny City.
When
The suspected theft occurred in May of last year.
What happened
  • CCTV footage shows a male suspect pushing a trolley into the shop.
  • The suspect lifted three boxes of serums from the beauty products aisle and placed them in the trolley.
  • The suspect left the shop in possession of the goods in a bag without paying for them.
Other details
  • The suspect is described as likely to be in his 50s, with a stocky build.
  • The suspect was wearing a dark Red Bull top, dark three-quarter length trousers and a green baseball hat.
  • The suspect is not named in the appeal.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Kilkenny are appealing to the public for information and assistance.
  • Full video footage of the incident was shown on RTÉ's Crimecall programme.
  • The appeal was published by kilkennypeople.ie on 29 September 2026.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCCTV footage shows the male suspect pushing a trolley into the shop. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe suspect lifted three boxes of serums from the beauty products aisle and placed them in the trolley. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe suspect left the shop without paying for goods in a bag. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe suspected theft took place from a shop in Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe suspected theft occurred in May of last year. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking the public's assistance in relation to the case. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Kilkenny are appealing to the public for information. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationFull video footage of the incident was shown on RTÉ's Crimecall programme. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is described as likely to be in his 50s, with a stocky build. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe suspect was wearing a dark Red Bull top, dark three-quarter length trousers and a green baseball hat. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Sep2026
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man sought following suspected theft from Kilkenny shop

    Original appeal for information with CCTV of a male suspect, who is not named. No arrest or charge is reported.

    suspect, male