Significant damage was caused to a rural, family-run business in Killygordon after two men broke into the premises over night.
McCreary’s Topline, at Crossroads in Killygordon was broken into in the early hours of this morning, however it is understood nothing was stolen, but extensive damage was caused.
A security alarm alerted Gardai to the incident but the two men managed to escape before they arrived at the scene.
“Gardaí are investigating a burglary/criminal damage incident at a premises in Killygordon Donegal that occurred on 9/4/18 at approximately 4:20am. Two males gained entry to a yard and caused extensive damage to a building. Nothing was stolen. Investigations are ongoing,” a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said.
Fianna Fail Cllr Patrick McGowan said: “The McCreary family us a long-established family in the area and they only recently opened a new, state-of-the-art premises.
“We are all very annoyed about this. It was only a few months ago that the post office was targeted. We need a more visible Garda presence.”
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