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Case No. 16104Criminal damage · Co. Kildare · 4 Sep 2024

Three men attempt to break into van in Celbridge, Kildare

On Wednesday 4 September 2024, three men dressed in black clothing attempted to break into a van in Celbridge, County Kildare, and some damage was caused to the van. Sources give the time as around 10.15pm or 10.30pm. The men are described only as three men, and no names, ages or nationalities have been given. No arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development, reported by Kildare Now on 11 September 2024, is that investigations are ongoing and gardaí have asked anyone with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station.

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  4. In court
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Three men dressed in black clothing attempted to break into a van.
Where
The incident happened in Celbridge, County Kildare.
When
  • The incident took place on Wednesday 4 September 2024.
  • Sources give the time as around 10.15pm, while Gardaí said the criminal damage occurred at approximately 10.30pm.
Other details
  • The incident is recorded as criminal damage.
  • Some damage was caused to the van as a result of the incident.
  • Kildare Now reported the incident on 11 September 2024.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Investigation
  • Investigations are ongoing.
  • Garda Mark Connolly asked anyone with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men dressed in black clothing attempted to break into a van. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Celbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 at around 10.15pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí said the criminal damage occurred at approximately 10.30pm on 4 September 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSome damage was caused to the van as a result of the incident. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Three men dressed in black clothing attempted to break into van — Kildare gardaí

    Reports the incident as an attempted break-in to a van, with three men in black clothing, a time of about 10.15pm or 10.30pm, some damage to the van, and an appeal to Leixlip Garda Station.

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