Gardaí in Kildare release appeal for information on business theft suspect
The crime occurred at a business located in a popular retail park
Gardaí based in County Kildare have released an information appeal in relation to a business theft suspect.
Details of the crime were read out by Garda Aidan McGuane during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
According to Gda McGuane, the incident took place at Halfords in Newhall Retail Park, Naas on Wednesday, April 29 last.
He explained that a male entered the shop and asked a staff member if he could exchange some old €50 notes for some new ones.
While the cash was being counted out, the male managed to distract the staff member and stole over €650 in cash (divided into €50 notes) before leaving the shop.
Gda McGuane also read out a description of the male — he was about 5 foot 6 inches in height; of slim build; has a tanned complexion; has a moustache; has dark black hair and was wearing a white t-shirt at the time of the incident.
He concluded by urging anyone with information about this male and / or the crime to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 883 400.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of theft from a business premises in Naas, County Kildare that occurred at approximately 4.20pm on April 29 last.
"A sum of cash was taken from the property."
The spokesperson added that the investigation is ongoing.