REVEALED: Kildare Gardaí investigating after brazen thieves took €30k of jewellery from home

Kildare Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred in Newbridge town in which €30k of jewellery was taken. 

The incident took place in the Station Walk housing estate, Newbridge on Saturday, October 19.

 At 8.30pm, upon the victims return, they discovered a window to the rear of the house had been prised open and the house had been entered.

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Gardaí believe that at least two and possibly three suspects were involved.

The victims subsequently reported the loss of items of jewellery to the value of €30,000 approx.

It is believed that the suspects travelled in a black Mini with silver alloys.

Description of jewellery:

It should be noted that 90% of the jewellery stolen was purchased in India and same would be hallmarked. The remaining jewellery (bangles) was purchased in Dubai and Saudi Arabia and one Pandora ring was purchased in Ireland.  

Suspect descriptions:

Suspect 1:

• Slim build
• Average height
• Dark clothing

Suspect 2:

• Slim build
• Average height
• Dark clothing

Garda Appeal:

• Where you at the Station Walk estate on Saturday 19/10/2024 between 7.30 – 8.30pm?
• Did you see the suspects and/or the Black Mini in the estate or in the vicinity?
• Have you been offered any of the items of jewellery for sale since?
• Do you know the whereabouts of the jewellery?
• Do you know the identity of the suspects?
• Do you know who owns / has possession of a Black Mini?

 Anybody with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station – Tel: (045) 440180.