Appeal issued on RTÉ's Crimecall following shocking criminal damage incident in Athy

By Ellie McCarthy
Published 24th Feb 2026, 11:30 BST
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An image of the suspect released by RTÉ's Crimecall 

The offence took place just three weeks ago

An urgent appeal was issued on RTÉ’s Crimecall recently following a shocking criminal damage incident in Athy, Co Kildare. 

Occurring just three weeks ago, footage from a doorbell camera showed a man pacing outside a house in this area. According to Garda Greg Freegrove, the suspect was seen walking back and forth a few times before eventually approaching the front door of the property. 

From here, the man pulled out, what appears to be, a mallet wrapped in a plastic bag and used it to hit the front door and doorbell several times. placeholder image
From here, the man pulled out, what appears to be, a mallet wrapped in a plastic bag and used it to hit the front door and doorbell several times. 

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Following the damage to the doorbell camera, the footage then cuts out. However, further damage was caused to a car parked outside the home. placeholder image
Following the damage to the doorbell camera, the footage then cuts out. However, further damage was caused to a car parked outside the home. 
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The suspect is believed to be in his mid to late 30s with an athletic build and is around six foot tall. He was wearing an Adidas baseball cap, a zip-up Hugo Boss hoodie, Under Armour tracksuit bottoms and black runners, also carrying a satchel bag. 

If you have any information on this criminal damage incident, please contact your local garda station or phone Crimecall on 1800 40 50 60. 

Related topics:CrimecallAthyAn Garda Siochána
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