A HOUSE was said to be “ransacked” during another spate of burglaries in Donegal.
Burglaries have been reported in Letterkenny, Lifford, and Donegal Town in recent days.
A large sum of cash, jewellery and gold chains were stolen from a house in the area of Ard Glas, Long Lane, Letterkenny.
The burglary occurred between the hours of 9.50am and 8.45pm last Saturday. The house had been vacant between those hours and the homeowner returned home to discover that the house had been “ransacked”.
Entry had been gained via the back door which had been damaged.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in the area of Ard Glas, Long Lane or within that general area between 6.30pm and 8pm with a dash-cam, to make the footage available to them.
“If anyone observed any suspicious activity, vehicles or people in that area on that date, we ask them to contact gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111,” said Garda Feena McManamon.
In a separate incident, a house in the area of Glendale Manor, Letterkenny was burgled last Saturday at approximately 7.30pm.
Four men who were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered entered a house via an unlocked front door. They fled upon being disturbed by the residents of the house. Nothing was stolen.
Garda McManamon said: “We appeal to anyone who may have travelled in the area of Glendale Manor, Glencar Scotch or within that general area between 7pm and 8pm with a dash-cam, to make the footage available to us.”
“If anyone observed any suspicious activity, vehicles or people in that area around that time, we ask them to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”
In Lifford, a substantial amount of money was reported stolen from a house in the area of St Jude’s Court.
This burglary also occurred last Saturday between 9.30pm and 9.50pm. The house was entered after the rear kitchen door was kicked in. A substantial amount of money was stolen from within the house.
“We appeal to anyone who may have travelled in the area of St. Jude’s Court or along the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road between 9pm and 10.30pm with a dash-cam to make the footage available to us,” said Garda McManamon.
Again, anyone who observed any suspicious activity, vehicles or people in that area on that date is asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny or the Garda Confidential Line.
In Donegal Town, a man in white clothing was caught trying to gain entry to a house in the Westpoint area last Friday at 10.20pm.
A resident in the house heard banging downstairs and went to investigate only to discover the man was attempting to gain entry.
A window to the rear of the house had been smashed and the man fled upon being disturbed. No entry was gained and nothing was stolen.
“Should anyone have observed any suspicious activity, vehicles or people in that area on that date, we ask them to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111,” said Garda McManamon.
Home security advice
Gardaí have once again issued security advice to prevent burglaries.
“With the darker evenings now upon us, we wish to remind everyone of the importance of locking up and lighting up,” said Garda McManamon.
“Ensure that your property is well secured at all times. Leave some lights on inside and outside, even if you are not going to be at home.
“Do not keep large amounts of cash in your house.
“If you have valuables, such as jewellery that you must keep in your home, please ensure that you have a good quality safe affixed to a wall to store them in.
“Always report any type of suspicious activity in your neighbourhood to gardaí straight away. Try to include descriptions of vehicles, people, direction of travel etc. if at all possible.”
The Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Fergus Mc Groary is available to advise in relation to security measures for homes and businesses. He may be contacted at Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100.