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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9494Theft · Co. Kildare · 14 May 2026

Theft from ALDI store in Maynooth under investigation

Gardaí are investigating a theft at the ALDI store on the Kilcock Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare, on Thursday 14 May 2026. A man aged 45 to 50 is alleged to have placed groceries in a bag at about 5.30pm and left without paying, heading on foot toward Manor Mills Shopping Centre. Garda Mark Connolly of Celbridge Garda Station gave details on KFM on 20 May 2026 and asked anyone with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800. No arrest or charge has been reported, so the latest development is that appeal for information.

  1. Reported20 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a theft at an ALDI store in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
  • A male is alleged to have placed groceries in a bag and left the store without paying.
Where
The incident happened at the ALDI store on the Kilcock Road, Maynooth.
When
The incident happened on Thursday 14 May 2026, when the male entered the store at about 5.30pm.
Other details
  • The suspect is described as a man aged 45 to 50, balding, wearing a black jacket and carrying a black backpack with a white emblem.
  • The suspect left on foot in the direction of Manor Mills Shopping Centre.
Investigation
  • Garda Mark Connolly of Celbridge Garda Station gave details of the crime on KFM on 20 May 2026.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800. No arrest or charge has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a theft at an ALDI store in Maynooth. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe male put groceries in a bag and left without paying. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident happened on the Kilcock Road, Maynooth. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe male entered the store at about 5.30pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe suspect left on foot towards Manor Mills Shopping Centre. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe suspect is described as aged 45 to 50, balding, and wearing a black jacket and black backpack with a white emblem. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGarda Mark Connolly of Celbridge Garda Station gave details of the crime on KFM on 20 May 2026. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 May2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardai investigating theft in Kildare ALDI store

    First report of the incident. Gives the time (about 5.30pm), the suspect's description, his direction of travel, and a garda contact for information.

    suspect, 45 to 50, male