Case No. 29965Burglary; theft · Co. Kildare · 18 Sep 2021

Two burglaries in Kildare under investigation with no arrests

Two men, one armed with a knife, entered a house in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge, County Kildare, at 2.02pm on 20 September 2021 and struggled with the occupant before fleeing, one on an electric scooter and the other on foot. Separately, a quantity of perfume was stolen from the Boots store in Carton Retail Park, Maynooth, at approximately 4.25am on 18 September 2021. No injuries were reported in either incident. No arrests have been made and Gardaí investigations are ongoing, with the public urged to contact them if offered perfumes at reduced prices.

  1. Reported23 Sep
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two men entered a house in Newbridge and struggled with the occupant before fleeing, one on an electric scooter and the other on foot.
  • A quantity of perfume was stolen from the Boots store in Carton Retail Park, Maynooth.
Where
The aggravated burglary took place in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge and the shop burglary at Carton Retail Park, Maynooth, both in County Kildare.
When
The shop burglary occurred at approximately 4.25am on 18 September 2021 and the aggravated burglary at 2.02pm on 20 September 2021.
Weapon
One of the men was armed with a knife.
Investigation
No arrests have been made and Gardaí investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported and no medical treatment was sought at the scene.
  • The public was urged to contact Gardaí if offered perfumes at reduced prices.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men entered a house. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA struggle ensued with the occupant of the property. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOne of the men fled on an electric scooter while the other ran away on foot. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA number of items were taken from the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA quantity of perfume was stolen from the Boots store in Carton Retail Park, Maynooth. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA number of belongings were taken from the premises. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe burglary took place in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe aggravated burglary occurred at 2.02pm on 20 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe burglary occurred at approximately 4.25am on 18 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponOne of the men was armed with a knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe public was urged to contact Gardaí if offered perfumes at reduced prices. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo medical treatment was sought at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2021
    Kildare Gardaí investigating after bottles of perfume taken from shop

    Initial Garda statement and local news report of the burglary; public appeal for information regarding reduced-price perfumes.

  2. 23 Sep2021
    LATEST: Aggravated burglary in Newbridge town

    Initial report of the aggravated burglary with a Garda statement confirming the date, time, location and that no arrests have been made.

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