Ireland Woman accused of false report to gardaí over stolen Rolex watches
A 25-year-old woman, Margaret O'Brien, is being prosecuted for allegedly making a false report to Kildare gardaí about two Rolex watches she said were stolen. The alleged incident was in the early hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023, outside a residence on Broadfield View in Naas, County Kildare. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, gardaí told Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court about the accusation, and the judge accepted jurisdiction over the case, a summary disposal listed by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case was adjourned to 1 February 2024 for hearing, and the accused was remanded on continuing bail.
- Reported9 Oct
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí allege the accused made a false report to Kildare gardaí that two Rolex watches were stolen from her home during a burglary.
- A garda spokesperson's statement described an alleged attempted theft from a vehicle with no items reported stolen, while the court report describes the watches as reported stolen from her home during a burglary.
- Where
- The incident allegedly occurred outside a residence on Broadfield View, Naas, County Kildare.
- The accused's address is listed as 867 Piercetown in Newbridge.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
- Cause
- Gardaí believe the accused allegedly committed the offence to gain insurance money.
- Investigation
- A garda spokesperson said on October 9, 2023 that investigations are ongoing.
- Gardaí allege that after a search of her home by the Criminal Assets Bureau in 2021, two watches were seized that matched the description of the watches she allegedly reported as stolen.
- Charges
- A woman is being prosecuted for allegedly making a false report to Kildare gardaí.
- In court
- On Thursday, October 5, 2023, gardaí told Judge Desmond Zaidan about the accusation at Naas District Court.
- The judge accepted jurisdiction over the case, a summary disposal listed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, while stating the accusation was serious.
- The case was adjourned to 1 February 2024 for hearing.
- The accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
- Other details
- Garda Sergeant Mary Meade said one watch is worth an estimated €10,000 and the other between €3,000 and €5,000.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating an alleged attempted theft from a vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
- whatGardaí allege she reported two Rolex watches as stolen from her home during a burglary. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident occurred outside a residence on Broadfield View, Naas, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe accused's address is listed as 867 Piercetown in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- causeGardaí believe the accused allegedly committed the offence to gain insurance money. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationThe garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationFollowing an alleged search of her home by the Criminal Assets Bureau in 2021, two watches were seized that matched the description of the watches she allegedly reported as stolen. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeA woman is being prosecuted for allegedly making a false report to Kildare gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
- courtGardaí told Judge Desmond Zaidan about the accusation at Naas District Court on Thursday, 5 October. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction over the case, a summary disposal listed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, while believing the accusation was serious. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 1 February 2024 for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
- otherNo items were reported stolen. (kildarenow.com)
- otherOne watch is estimated to be worth €10,000 and the other between €3,000 and €5,000. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Oct2023Woman allegedly made false report to gardaí, Kildare court told
Reports the court appearance on Thursday 5 October 2023 at Naas District Court, the garda evidence, the judge's jurisdiction ruling, the adjournment to 1 February 2024 and the bail remand.
accused, Margaret O'Brien, 25, female, named, irish (judged from name)Margaret O'Brien - 9 Oct2023Gardaí investigating alleged attempted theft incident in Kildare estate
First report of the incident, based on a garda spokesperson's statement to the Leinster Leader and published by Kildare Now on 9 October 2023. No victim, suspect or arrest is named.