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Case No. 5721Theft from vehicles; unauthorised taking of vehicles; deception offences · Co. Kildare

Two teenage juveniles charged with 19 offences in Kildare theft investigation

Two male juveniles, both in their teens, were arrested after Garda searches on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 in Kildare, in connection with thefts from vehicles, unauthorised taking of vehicles and deception offences that gardaí said occurred in recent weeks in the Maynooth and Celbridge areas. The two were charged with a total of 19 offences related to these matters and were detained at Garda stations in the Kildare Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. They appeared before the Children's Court on Thursday morning, 6 June 2024. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing, and the latest reported development is that court appearance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two male juveniles, both in their teens, were arrested in relation to thefts from vehicles, unauthorised taking of vehicles and deception offences.
Where
The thefts and deception offences took place in the Maynooth and Celbridge areas of Kildare.
When
  • The thefts and deception offences occurred in recent weeks before the searches.
  • Gardaí carried out searches on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí attached to Leixlip, assisted by members attached to Kildare and Dublin Metropolitan Region, carried out the searches.
  • A Garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The two juveniles were charged with a total of 19 offences related to thefts from vehicles, unauthorised taking of vehicles and more.
In court
The two juveniles appeared before the Children's Court on Thursday morning, 6 June 2024.
Other details
Both juveniles were detained at Garda stations in the Kildare Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe thefts and deception offences took place in the Maynooth and Celbridge areas of Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe thefts and deception offences occurred in recent weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out searches on Wednesday, 5 June. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationTwo male juveniles were arrested in relation to a further investigation of thefts from vehicles and unauthorised taking of vehicles. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe two juveniles were charged with a total of 19 offences related to thefts from vehicles, unauthorised taking of vehicles and more. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe two juveniles appeared before the Children's Court on Thursday morning, 6 June. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBoth juveniles were detained at Garda stations in the Kildare Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two teenage juveniles charged with 19 offences amid Garda investigation

    First report of this case. It gives the charge count (19), the search date (5 June), the detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and the Children's Court appearance on 6 June.

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