Gardaí in Kildare release information appeal following theft of scramber bikes from two homes
The incidents occurred in Naas and Allenwood South respectively
Gardaí based in County Kildare have released an information appeal following the theft of scramber bikes from two separate locations.
The incidents were detailed by Garda Mo Nerney during a guest appearance on KFM on Wednesday, June 24 last.
She explained to host Hannah Kelly that the first theft occurred on Friday, June 19 last between 2am and 2.10am in the Punchestown Lower region of Naas.
According to Gda Nerney, CCTV gathered from the scene of the crime showed the scrambler bike being stolen by four males dressed in dark clothing.
She added that the exact type of scrambler bike which was stolen is a Blue Enduro Yamaha YR250F and has ‘baby blue, white and pink colouring’.
This particular scrambler bike also has 'Number 1' displayed on the side of it.
SECOND INCIDENT
Regarding the second theft, Gda Nerney said that it occurred at a lone residence located in Allenwood South on Sunday, June 21 last at around 4.35am.
She explained that CCTV footage showed five men dressed in balaclavas breaking a lock, which was on a shed on the premises, and proceeded to steal three scrambler bikes from the shed.
Gda Nerney also provided a description of all three scrambler bikes:
- A Suzuki with bright red, blue, orange and yellow colouring; it also has the '6' digit displayed on the front and side of it
- A red-coloured Ducatti 450
- A bike with black and white colouring; it has also 'Rockstar Energy Drink' displayed on it
Gda Nerney added that the three vehicles are worth an estimated combined value of €45,000.
She concluded by urging anyone with information relating one or both crimes to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300, or the Garda Confidential Line (free-phone) on 1800 666 111.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about the first theft, a garda spokesperson responded: “Gardaí attended the scene of a theft of a motorcycle at a domestic residence in Naas, County Kildare in the early hours of Friday, June 19 last.”
They also said that the investigation into this crime is ongoing.
As for the second theft, the same spokesperson had this to say: “Gardaí attended the scene of a theft of a E-bike outside a business premises in Allenwood, County Kildare at approximately 3am on Sunday, June 21 last.”
Once again, they added that investigations into this crime are ongoing.