Kildare gardaí investigating after vehicle stolen from home in broad daylight

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The vehicle that was stolen was a white-coloured Opel Insignia

A garda investigation has been launched after a vehicle was reported stolen from a County Kildare home during daylight hours.

The shocking incident was highlighted by Garda Sarah O’Sullivan during a recent guest appearance on KFM.

She told host Hannah Kelly that on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5 last, a male gained entry into a home located in the Dara Park region of Newbridge.

The male proceeded to steal car keys and fled the scene in a stolen white-coloured Opel Insignia.

Gda O’Sullivan added that this vehicle has a partial ‘212-D’ registration plate.

She concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this crime to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.

When asked by the Leinster Leader newspaper about the incident, a garda spokesperson responded: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged theft of a vehicle that occurred in Newbridge, County Kildare on Sunday, July 5 last shortly after 2pm.”

The spokesperson also said that the investigation into this crime is ongoing.

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