Gardai investigating theft of mobile phone in this Kildare village
The phone was taken in Derrinturn, Co Kildare on Thursday, June 25 2026
Gardai in Leixlip are investigating the theft of a mobile phone which occurred last Thursday, June 25 2026 in Derrinturn, Co Kildare.
Details of the crime were relayed by Gda Ann-Marie Reilly of Naas Garda Station to Kfm host Hannah Kelly, when Gda Reilly appeared as a guest on Kfm's CrimeWatch slot this week.
Last Thursday (June 25), the injured party had been out with friends enjoying the fine weather, and returned back to Derrinturn Village.
The injured party momentarily left their mobile phone down outside the New Century Chinese restaurant in Derrinturn, and when they went to pick it up, found that it had been stolen.
The phone was an Apple Iphone 13 (green in colour).
Gardai in Leixlip are canvassing the area to see if anyone witnessed anything suspicious, or if there is any CCTV footage available to assist them with their investigation.
Members of the public are asked to please contact Leixlip Garda Station if they witnessed any suspicious activity in the Derrinturn area of Kildare at approximately 1pm-1.30pm last Thursday.
Leixlip Garda Station can be contacted at 01-6667800.