Appeal launched following theft incident at Penneys branch in Kildare
Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180
An information appeal has been launched following a theft incident which occurred inside Penneys' Newbridge branch.
Garda Marc Connolly outlined details of the crime during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
He explained that the incident occurred on Thursday, March 19 last and involved two youths — one male and one female.
The pair proceeded to enter the store and steal items of clothing before subsequently fleeing the premises.
According to Gda Connolly, the youths fled in the direction of Newbridge Train Station.
However, he added that the items were later recovered, along with other items of clothing which gardaí believe may have been stolen from other stores.
DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECTS
Gda Connolly also provided a description of the male and female suspects.
In the case of the male suspect, he said that the youth wore a Man City jersey with a black puffer jacket.
As for the female suspect, he said that this youth wore a multi-coloured top with pink leggings.
He concluded by urging anyone with information relating to the thefts to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
When asked by the Leinster Leader newspaper about this crime, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged theft from a business premises on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare that occurred on Thursday, March 19 last at approximately 5.15pm."
The spokesperson added that the investigation is ongoing.