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Case No. 13540Theft from a vehicle · Co. Kildare · 30 May 2025

Tools stolen from van in Rathangan, Co Kildare

In the early hours of Friday 30 May 2025, a van was broken into and a large quantity of tools was stolen from it while parked in a housing estate at Doorley Park in Rathangan, County Kildare. Gardaí received a report of the theft at approximately 1.40am that day. No arrest or charge has been reported. On 4 June 2025, Garda Lenny Donnellan of the Kilcock / Carbury Garda Division discussed the case on a KFM radio programme and appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage from nearby residents, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported4 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of tools from a van parked in a County Kildare housing estate.
  • A van was broken into and a large quantity of tools was stolen from it.
Where
The incident took place at Doorley Park in Rathangan, County Kildare.
When
  • The incident took place in the early hours of Friday 30 May 2025.
  • Gardaí received a report of the theft at approximately 1.40am on 30 May 2025.
Other details
  • Garda Lenny Donnellan of the Kilcock / Carbury Garda Division gave details of the crime on a KFM radio programme on 4 June 2025.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare town Garda Station on 045 527 730.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for CCTV and/or dashcam footage from nearby residents.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of tools from a van parked in a County Kildare housing estate. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA van was broken into and a large quantity of tools was stolen from it. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Doorley Park in Rathangan, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place in the early hours of Friday 30 May 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the theft at approximately 1.40am on 30 May 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for CCTV and/or dashcam footage from nearby residents. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Kildare town Garda Station on 045 527 730. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDetails of the crime were discussed on a KFM radio programme on 4 June 2025. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí launch probe following theft of tools from van parked in Kildare estate

    First report of the incident, with the Garda division, the approximate time, the location and an appeal for footage. Also gives the Garda contact number.