Elderly in Co Kildare are being targeted in cunning distraction thefts warn Gardaí

The elderly in Co Kildare are being hit by distraction thefts warn Gardaí this week.

An elderly man in Naas was targeted in a cunning distraction theft with the latest on Monday last, March 21, between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. The man was out in his garden at Cleevaun, Naas, when he was approached by a young man.

It is understood that while the pensioner was being distracted in his garden at Cleevaun by a young man, an older man managed to enter his home through the rear door.

A significant amount of jewellery was stolen.

Naas Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Meanwhile, a similar incident of distraction theft is reported to have taken place in Rathangan.

Earlier this week, a man who is understood to have been purporting to be a salesman tried to persuade an elderly man in Rathangan to allow him into his home.

However, the alleged distraction attempt proved unsuccessful as he was refused entry after numerous attempts at persuasion.

It is understood that while the ‘salesman’ was speaking to him, attempts were made by other men to climb through a window in his home. A neighbour saw them and chased them off.

Four men are understood to have been spotted in a black Audi at the scene.

Gardaí in Rathangan are appealing for information on a black Audi registered 06 D.

It is understood that the registration has been changed to an English plate reading RJZ1659.