THERE were two attempted car thefts reported in Letterkenny last week.
A car was left damaged after an attempted theft in the area of Meadowbank Park on Wednesday, July 1 between approximately 11.45am and 1.30pm.
The car that had been parked in the area was entered between those times and damage was caused to the steering column.
Damage had also been caused to the lock on the driver’s door, however gardaí say nothing was stolen from within.
“If anybody travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times, we ask them to make the footage available to us,” said a garda spokesperson.
“Any relevant information should be passed on to gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100. The Garda Confidential Line may be reached on 1800 666 111.”
Also on Wednesday, there was an attempted theft of a vehicle from Ard Colmcille at approximately 5.10pm.
Two male youths were observed inside the car in question around that time while three other youths were waiting close by.
The other three youths were observed to be two males wearing dark clothing and a female wearing a pink hoodie. They left on foot in the direction of the Long Lane.
Gardaí attended the scene and discovered that damage had been caused to the ignition of the car. They say the car does not appear to have been damaged in order to gain entry.
“We appeal to anyone who may have travelled in the area of Ard Colmcille or the surrounding areas with a dash-cam between 5pm and 5.30pm on that date to make the footage available to gardaí,” the garda spokesperson said.
“If anyone can assist with relevant information, they are asked to contact Letterkenny gardaí on 074-9167100.”