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Case No. 8782Theft · Co. Kildare · 25 Jun 2026

Mobile phone stolen outside restaurant in Derrinturn, Kildare

On Thursday 25 June 2026, a green Apple iPhone 13 was stolen in Derrinturn, County Kildare, after its owner left it briefly outside the New Century Chinese restaurant. The victim, whose age and sex are not given, had been out with friends and returned to the village. Gardaí are investigating, canvassing for witnesses, checking CCTV, and asking the public to report suspicious activity in the area around 1pm to 1.30pm that day. On 1 July 2026 Gardaí made a public appeal on KFM's CrimeWatch slot, and no suspect has been named and no arrest reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating the theft of a mobile phone.
Where
The phone was taken outside the New Century Chinese restaurant in Derrinturn, County Kildare.
When
  • The theft happened on Thursday 25 June 2026.
  • Members of the public were asked to report suspicious activity in the Derrinturn area at about 1pm to 1.30pm that day.
Other details
  • The victim, whose age and sex are not given, had been out with friends and returned to Derrinturn Village.
  • The victim left the phone outside the restaurant for a short time and it was gone when they went to pick it up.
  • The first public report of the theft was published by kildarenow.com on 1 July 2026.
Weapon
No weapon was involved; the item stolen was a green Apple iPhone 13.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are canvassing the area for witnesses and checking for CCTV footage.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800.
  • Sources differ on the station: one says Gardaí in Leixlip are investigating, while another says Garda Ann-Marie Reilly of Naas Garda Station gave details on KFM's CrimeWatch slot.
Charges
No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the theft of a mobile phone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe phone was taken in Derrinturn, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe theft happened on Thursday 25 June 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenMembers of the public were asked to report suspicious activity in the Derrinturn area at about 1pm to 1.30pm on the day. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are canvassing the area for witnesses and checking for CCTV footage. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe phone was left outside the New Century Chinese restaurant in Derrinturn, and was gone when the owner went to pick it up. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe phone was an Apple iPhone 13 that was green in colour. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardai investigating theft of mobile phone in this Kildare village

    First report of the theft, published 1 July 2026. Gardaí in Leixlip gave details on KFM's CrimeWatch slot and made a public appeal. No suspect is named.

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