Deception Investigation – Abbeyleix and Portlaoise, Co. Laois

The Gardaí at the Abbeyleix and Portlaoise Stations, are investigating a number of deception incidents that occurred in in Carlow, Kilcullen, Gorey and Athlone between 27th September and  4th October 2025/

In both the Abbeyleix and Portlaoise incidents, both victims reported transactions that had occurred on their accounts without their permission.  After viewing both victims statements, Gardaí identified a number of premises where the transactions occurred.  After viewing the footage available, it was established that on four (4) of the occasions, the same female approached the till and bought prepaid debit cards which she paid for using a phone.  It was later established that she had the victims details, on her phone, and used these to pay for the transactions.

In total, between both victims, over 47 unauthorised transactions took place.

Transaction Details:

September 27th 2025 – Deerpark, Co. Carlow Service Station

October 3rd 2025 – M9 Kilcullen Service Station

October 3rd 2025 – M11 Gorey Service Station

October 4th 2025 – M6 Athlone Service Station

Suspect Descriptions:

• Female
• Aged– in her 20’s
• Height - 5ft5 or 5ft6 approx.
• Build -  medium
• Hair - long brown/black

Garda Appeal:

• Anyone, who may recognise the woman in the CCTV, to contact Gardaí.
• Anyone who may have any information that could assist with either of these investigations, to contact us..