Theft / Deception – Investigation – Dublin and Laois

Theft_Deception_Investigation

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?