Knifepoint robbery in Kildare sparks garda probe

Gardaí in Kildare seeking information on youth who robbed commercial premises at knifepoint. File photographplaceholder image
Gardaí in Kildare seeking information on youth who robbed commercial premises at knifepoint. File photograph

The incident took place in Newbridge

Gardaí based in County Kildare are seeking information relating to a knifepoint robbery which was committed by a teenager. 

When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí received a report of a robbery at a commercial premises in Newbridge, County Kildare, at approximately 8.30pm on August 31, 2025.

"A quantity of cash was taken from the premises."

The spokesperson added that the investigation remains ongoing.

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A description of the perpetrator was also read out on KFM on September 3 last by Garda Sean O'Mahony.

According to Garda O'Mahony, the youth was aged between 15 and 16 years of age and targeted Duffy's Garage, which is located on the Naas Road.

He also said that the teenager was between 6 foot and 6 foot 2 inches in height, and was wearing the following items of clothing: a snood, a pair of gloves, a grey Adidas hoodie with stripes on the shoulders and a pink jumper (which was underneath the hoodie).

Anyone with information relating to this crime can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431 212.

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