Gardaí at Pearse Street station are investigating an assault that occurred on 26th April 2025 at a fast food restaurant on Grafton Street in Dublin City Centre. On the date in question, the suspect approached the victim who was sitting eating a meal. He then went to walk away, but returned and began punching the victim. The victim was then pulled to the ground where the incident continued. The suspect eventually left the restaurant. The victim suffered a fractured eye socket that has impacted his vision.
Suspect Description
- Height - 6ft (Approx.)
- Build - average
- Short facial hair
- Age - between 25 and 35 year’s old
- Wearing blue jeans and a navy top
Gardaí at Naas Garda Station, are investigating a Burglary incident that occurred on 24th May 2025 at approximately 1:45am. On the date in question, three men entered a supermarket through a service entrance. They were to the stock area and put phones and accessories into blue bags. They left the same way they entered and went in the direction of the Morell Estate.
Suspect Descriptions:
Suspect 1
- 30 - 40 years old
- 5’7 – 5’10
- Stubble
- Dark clothing
- Navy New Balance runners
Suspect 2
- 20 - 30 years old
- 5’7 – 5’10
- Green head covering
Suspect 3
- 25 - 35 years old
- 5’11 – 6’3
Garda Appeal
- We are appealing to anyone that can identify the males in the footage
- If anyone was in the Monread / Morell area on the night in question and witnesses suspicious behaviour
- If anyone has been offered a selection of mobile phones recently
On this month’s Crimecall, Crime Prevention segment, Sergeant John Fitzpatrick was in studio and provided information in relation to Burglary advice and discussed ‘Operation Thor’ and ‘Lock Up Light Up’ the anti-burglary awareness campaign.
Since 2015, Operation Thor actively targets organised crime groups and repeat offenders through coordinated crime prevention and enforcement based on intelligence and the latest burglary trends. Operation Thor activity is undertaken by specialist Garda Units using a blend of Detectives and Uniformed Gardaí across the country. An Garda Síochána cooperate with our European partners on addressing burglary, especially those committed by Organised Crime Groups, through various EMPACT and Europol initiatives.
The winter phase of Operation Thor launched at the beginning of October 2025, with Garda divisions increasing checkpoints / patrols in burglary hot-spots and motorway network. Gardaí will promote awareness around property safety through Neighbourhood Watch and Community Alert.
There were over 22,000 reported residential burglaries from 2022 to Year to Date 2025, with just over 40% occurring in Dublin.
Front and rear door access account for over half of reported burglary entrances.
Unsecured doors and windows accounted for just over 25% of entry points for residential burglaries.
Cash / Cheques and Jewellery / Accessories account for just over 50% of items reported stolen in residential properties. Tools / Hardware account for 20% of items reported stolen.
Compared to the summer months, figures* show that that there can be a surge in burglaries during the winter months, particularly during the hours of 4pm to 10pm.
The majority of incidents occur on a Friday or Saturday between the hours of 4pm to 10pm.
‘‘Lock Up Light Up’ is An Garda Síochána's anti-burglary awareness campaign which encourages homeowners to protect their homes over the winter months. Winter burglaries can regularly involve a premises that was unsecured. There is also an increase in the use of entrances at the rear of the residence during winter months, possibly due to being able to operate more easily in the cover of darkness.
Simple steps can help protect your home, so whether you are at home or going out remember:
- Turn on some lights, LED bulbs are more energy efficient than traditional bulbs.
- Use timer switches / motion detectors / smart lights (turn on lights via phone or timer settings)
- Use motion detector / sensor lights outside, make sure the lights emanating from them covers the door and not just the area near the door.
- Lock all doors and windows as part of your regular routine.
- Use an alarm – get it serviced and ensure battery pack is working.
- Store keys away from windows and doors.
- Don’t keep large amounts of cash or jewellery in the house.
By taking these simple steps it should reduce the likelihood of a burglary occurring as it will “target harden” your home, deter burglars and protect homes.
Key findings include:
- Burglars can commonly target back doors, back windows and front windows, with numerous cases involving a burglar getting access through an unsecured door or window.
- Jewellery and cash remain as a commonly stolen object.
- Tools, hardware, computers, mobile phones, TVs and games consoles are also common amongst items stolen.
- A large number of burglaries occur between 4pm and 10pm.
On the 28th July 1998, 18-year-old college student Deirdre Jacob walked into Newbridge town. She was to start her second year of teacher training at St. Mary’s College in Strawberry Hill, London and was getting a bank draft to send to a college friend in London for their rent deposit.
She went to the bank to get the draft, then the local post office and visited her grandmother at her shop before heading home to Roseberry just outside the town. She was last seen shortly after 3pm at the gate of the family home outside Newbridge. Despite an intensive investigation, including searches and appeals there has been no trace of Deirdre.
Description of Deirdre:
- Height - approximately 5ft 3inch
- Build - slim build
- Hair - dark chin-length
Clothing:
- Navy V-neck T-shirt with while trim
- Navy dark jeans and blue Nike runners.
- A distinctive black satchel type bag with long shoulder straps and the word CAT in large yellow capital letters on the side. The black satchel bag has never been located.
Garda Appeal:
- Deirdre’s family and Gardaí are reaching out to the general public for information concerning her disappearance and what is now being treated as a Murder Investigation
- Did you see Deirdre as she walked from Newbridge town to Roseberry, Newbridge – making her way home?
- Did you interact with or see Deirdre on the 28th July 1998 especially in the AIB, Post Office or along her route that day?
- Do you have any information in relation to ‘CAT’ satchel bag?
- Have you held on to some piece of information that may assist the investigation? If so we would like to assure you that we will be treated with empathy and compassion. The case remains open and active and your help could be the piece that makes all the difference?
Gardaí at Baltinglass station are investigating an incident of Deception, which occurred on the 19th August 2025 in the Kiltegan area of Co. Wicklow.
On the date in question the victim was contacted by whatsapp message, closely followed by a whatsapp call, from a male claiming to be from her bank. The victim was advised that her account had been used abroad and that she should transfer her funds to an external account for safety. Unable to do this, the male suggested she go to the bank and withdraw the money from her account. The victim did this. She was then asked to bring it to the male in Dublin. Refusing to do this, the male then suggested he send somebody to her house to pick up the cash and her card reader. A male then called to the house and took these from her. He was then able to access her online Credit Union account and withdrew €9,000, dividing it into three external accounts.
Description of Suspect:
- Brown hair
- Slim build
- Height: 5ft 7inches approximately
- Age: Late 20’s – Early 30’s
As winter approaches, it’s essential for all road users—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians—to prepare for the unique challenges that come with colder, darker, and often hazardous conditions. Motorists should begin by ensuring their vehicles are in top condition: check tyre tread depth and pressure, replace worn wiper blades, and top up antifreeze and windshield washer fluids. Keeping an emergency kit in the car—containing items such as blankets, a flashlight, a medical kit, etc. — these can make a big difference if you become stranded. It’s also wise to plan journeys carefully, allowing extra time and checking weather and traffic updates before setting out.
Cyclists and pedestrians must also take extra precautions to stay safe during the winter months. Visibility is a key concern, so wearing bright or reflective clothing and using proper lighting is vital. Cyclists should ensure their brakes are responsive and consider using tyres with better grip for icy or wet roads. Pedestrians should wear appropriate footwear to prevent slips and stay alert for vehicles that may need longer stopping distances on snow or ice. By preparing properly and adapting to changing road conditions, everyone can help keep themselves—and others—safe throughout the winter season and always be W.I.N.T.E.R. R.E.A.D.Y.
W Windows Always make sure that your windows and side mirrors are free of frost and condensation BEFORE you begin your journey. There is nothing more dangerous than driving your vehicle when you are not able to see out of all the windows properly.
I Inspect Make sure that your vehicle is serviced and in proper working order. Ensure that it is free of external damage and that all lights are working. Ensure that you have the correct oil and that the windscreen washer is topped up. This is especially important at this time of year with extra dirt and muck on our roads that may get thrown up onto your windscreen by other road users. Also make sure that your windscreen washer fluid has anti-freeze in it as there is no point in having a full reservoir of washer fluid if its frozen solid when you need it
N Necessary If the weather is bad you need to decide if your journey is absolutely necessary. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a red weather warning, an orange or yellow weather warning also can create dangerous driving conditions.
T Tyres Always make sure that your tyres are properly inflated and that you have the correct thread depth. The minimum thread depth for tyres is 1.6mm across ¾ of the tyre. This is the minimum depth and we would recommend that you have your tyres changed well in advance of this. Any changes to your tyre pressure and falling below the minimum thread depth puts you, your passengers and other road users at a much higher risk of a collision, serious injury and maybe even death.
E Equipment If you are a pedestrian or cyclist we would strongly recommend that you wear a high visibility jacket at all times. Cyclists should also be wearing a helmet when cycling their bikes. Obviously during the hours of darkness cyclists should also have lights on their bikes, white at the front and red at the rear. We would also strongly recommend that pedestrians carry a small light on their person when walking in dimly lit areas. While this may not seem very important to you now, these items could literally be the difference between life and death. For the drivers of vehicles, they should have a small bag in their vehicle at all times containing the following items – High Visibility jacket x 2, torch with batteries, small medical kit, warning triangle, warm blanket.
R Rest Always make sure that you are properly rested before you begin your journey. If at any time during your journey that you are feeling tired, then make sure to pull in someplace safe, take a small rest and have a strong cup of coffee. Driver Fatigue is a real danger on our roads – Never driver Tired.
R Refuel Make sure that there is always at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle or that it’s at least 50% charged for electric vehicles. One never knows what your little journey to the shops or collecting the kids might entail. If you make sure that your vehicle is properly fuelled or charged, then it might prevent something serious from happening.
E Everyone Our roads are a shared space for everyone, drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, E Scooters and pedestrians. We encourage everyone to be tolerant, patient and to look out for all other road users at all times when we are using this shared space.
A Always Plan Try and always plan your journey. By doing so it may prevent unnecessary hardship or a collision. Take into account all of the WINTER READY advices.
D Driving Impaired Drunk Driving, Drug Driving or any type of Driving Impaired on our roads is never ever ok. We encourage everyone to be conscious of their behaviour on our road and to never drive under the influence.
Y YOU Finally, we encourage everyone to take responsibility for their actions on our roads. Whether you are a driver, a passenger, a cyclist or a pedestrian, our roads are exactly that – our roads, our shared space. If you take responsibility for your actions and try your best to be as safe as possible then it will make them safe for you, your family, your friends and for everyone else.
Gardaí from several Garda Stations are investigating a number of Deception and theft incidents that occurred between the 22nd September and 19th November 2024. The victims in these cases were from the Kimmage, Balbriggan and Whitehall areas of Dublin and Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
On each occasion, the victims were contacted by phone. The suspects managed to obtain their address and called to the victim’s homes. On each occasion, the suspects managed to persuade the victims to hand over their bank card and PIN numbers.
These bank cards were then used to make transactions across Dublin and Laois totalling tens of thousands of euro in value.
FEMALE SUSPECT
- Age - late 20s or early 30s
- Hair - long / black
- Long painted fingernails
MALE SUSPECT
- Age - mid to late 20s
- Hair - short / black
- Beard - black goatee
Garda Appeal
- Have you seen these suspects in the CCTV before or know them?
- Have you seen or been approached to purchase high value phones? Particularly I-phone 16 & I-phone 16 Promax?
- Are you aware of any online websites/accounts selling such items in Ireland?
The Gardaí at Mullingar Garda Station are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old John Nevin.
Description:
- Height – 5ft 10
- Build – Thin
- Eyes - Blue
- Hair - Black and short
Last Known Address:
- Derravarra Apartments, Delvin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Previous Addresses:
- Rosemount Glad, Dundrum, Dublin 14
- Blackcastle Lodge, Navan, Co. Meath
- Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath