Kfm News understands that two members of the public gave chase, while another witness provided Gardaí with a description and followed the suspect to an address nearby.
Gardaí in Naas have arrested a suspect following the theft of cash from an elderly man as he was leaving a bank on Main Street.
The incident happened on the 9th of January, when the man - believed to be in his 80s - was approached by the culprit, who asked him for the time before stealing the money.
Kfm News understands a member of the public gave chase, while another witness provided Gardaí with a description and followed the suspect to an address nearby.
Gardaí attended the scene and made an arrest.
The stolen money was recovered and returned to the victim.
Gardaí said the incident demonstrates cooperation between members of the public and Gardaí, which contributed to a positive outcome.
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