Aggravated Burglary at Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare on the 31/12/20

Gardaí at Newbridge Garda Station are investigating an aggravated burglary that took place at a house in Pairc Mhuire between 17.15 and 17.30 on New Years Eve, 31 December 2020.

On the date in question at approximately 17:15 to 17:30 an elderly couple were in their sitting room when the doorbell rang. The owner of the house opened the door and noticed a male not known to him, standing at the front door, dressed in dark clothing and wearing what appeared to be a hat and mask. This male pushed past the injured party and went into the sitting room where the second injured party was.

Approximately four other males then entered the house through the front door, into the hallway and upstairs in the house.

The first suspect had what is described as a dark coloured baton. The injured party was threatened and hit him in the chest with the baton by the suspect who demanded all the money in the house. The injured party gave him what was in his pocket.

All the other suspects upstairs then came running down the stairs and left through the front door. The first suspect left the sitting room at this point and also left through the front door.

During the course of the burglary, an amount of cash was taken from an upstairs bedroom. An imitation firearm was also recovered at the scene by the Gardaí.

Description of Suspects

All suspects are reported to have worn dark clothing with their faces covered with only their eyes visible.
They were tall and had a fit build.
The suspect that remained in the sitting room spoke with a local Kildare accent and wore black “desert” type boots.

Appeal

Gardaí are appealing to anyone:

 Who may have been in the vicinity of Pairc Mhuire between the hours of approximately 17:00 and 18:00 on 31/12/2020 and noticed any unusual or suspicious behaviour by any persons or vehicles.

 Who has a dash cam on their vehicle who may have been in the area to check same or make them available to the Gardaí?

 Were there any suspicious callers to houses in the area that day or in the days or weeks prior to the incident?

 Who may have CCTV footage which cover the roads nearby Pairc Mhuire estate and have not yet been in contact with Gardaí?

 Who may have any information in relation to the incident?

Gardaí in Newbridge investigating - 045-440180