Appeal launched following robbery of elderly man in Kildare
The injured party had his phone, house keys, car keys and a sum of cash stolen
An information appeal has been launched after an elderly man was robbed in County Kildare.
According to a social media group which is focused on Newbridge-related matters, the crime occurred in ‘in the lane way between Páirc Mhuire and Applegreen’ in the town at around midnight on Wednesday, June 3 last.
The injured party had his phone, house keys, car keys and a sum of cash stolen by the perpetrator(s).
The group added: “Did anyone see them [the stolen items] in the area, thrown around, on the ground, in the bushes, on the paths?
“They are [of] no use to anyone but him and have caused him significant distress.”
The group concluded by urging anyone with information relating to the robbery to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a garda spokesperson had this to say: “Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a preemies in Newbridge, County Kildare, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3 last.”
The spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing.