Pensioner robbed in Naas home this evening

An elderly woman  is understood to have been robbed this evening by a young girl pretending to be raising money for charity.

The alleged incident took place at Ashgrove, Naas, at about 5pm.

It is understood that a teenage girl approached the woman's door, informing her that she was collecting for the needy in Africa.

She requested a cup of tea and water. While the pensioner was going to get biscuits, it is understood that she stole €200 from her purse.