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Case No. 16298Unauthorised taking of a vehicle · Co. Kildare · 11 Aug 2024

Unauthorised taking of vehicle under investigation in Newbridge

Gardaí are investigating an unauthorised taking of a vehicle at Francis Lane / Frances Lane in Newbridge, County Kildare, on 11 August 2024 at about 7pm. The sources do not name a victim or a suspect. A garda spokesperson told the Leinster Leader on 15 August 2024 that no arrests had been made. The latest development, as of that date, is that investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station.

  1. Reported15 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are investigating an unauthorised taking of a vehicle.
Where
The incident took place at Francis Lane / Frances Lane in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident happened on 11 August 2024 at about 7pm.
Investigation
  • A garda spokesperson confirmed that gardaí were aware of the incident.
  • No arrests have been made.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The incident was reported by Kildare Now on 15 August 2024 after the Leinster Leader asked gardaí about it.
  • Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
  • The sources give no details of the vehicle, its owner, or any suspect.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an unauthorised taking of a vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at Francis Lane / Frances Lane in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on 11 August 2024 at about 7pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Aug2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Unauthorized taking of a vehicle under investigation by Kildare gardaí

    Initial report of the incident. Gardaí confirmed the offence and that investigations are ongoing, and gave a contact number for Newbridge Garda Station.