Theft incidents in Naas and Newbridge may be linked, Kildare garda says

Two separate theft incidents which occurred in Naas and Newbridge respectively may be linked, according to a Kildare-based member of An Garda Síochána (AGS).

Garda Marc Connolly discussed the two crimes during a guest appearance on one of KFM's programmes.

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Regarding the first incident, he told host Hannah Kelly that it occurred in Brand Max in Naas on Wednesday, March 18 last.

He said that just after 4pm, a male and female entered into the shop and proceeded to steal items of clothing from the business.

According to Gda Connolly, they both activated the alarm system but managed to flee the scene.

He then revealed that another theft incident occurred shortly afterwards at Canning's Pharmacy in Newbridge.

DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECTS

Gda Connolly explained that the two incidents may involve the two same perpetrators, as the description of the perpetrators in both the Naas and Newbridge thefts were very similar.

He explained that in both cases, the male was described as a bald male who wore glasses and a blue / navy jacket, while the female was described as having dark hair and wore dark clothing.

In addition, Gda Connolly said that in the case of the Naas incident, the two suspects were seen entering into a black and white Nissan Juke car which was being driven by a blonde female. 

He further said that the car had a partial '261-D' registration plate.

Gda Connolly concluded by urging anyone with information can contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300 or Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.

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When asked by the Leinster Leader about the Naas incident, a spokesperson for AGS responded: "Gardaí are investigating a theft at a commercial premise in Naas, County Kildare at approximately 4.10pm On Wednesday, March 18 last.

"A number of items were reported stolen."

The spokesperson added: "Investigations are ongoing."

When asked about the Newbridge incident, the same spokesperson replied: "Separately, gardaí are also investigating a theft from a commercial premise in Newbridge, County Kildare at approximately 4.30pm on Wednesday, March 18 last. 

"A number of items were reported stolen."

Once again, the spokesperson added that investigations into this crime are ongoing.

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