A QUANTITY of jewellery was stolen and a patio door smashed in two separate burglaries in Stranorlar.
Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with two burglaries that happened in the area of Woodlawn, Stranorlar between 9am on Wednesday, February 11 and 6.30pm the following day.
One of the properties was entered after the back door was forced open. A safe within the house was forced also but nothing was stolen from within. A quantity of jewellery and cash were stolen from a bedroom in the house.
The second property was entered after the rear patio door was smashed. A substantial amount of cash was stolen from within.
Anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity, vehicles or people on foot in that area between those times to get in touch with gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071 9858530.
A garda spokesperson said: “As part of the investigation, we appeal to anyone who believes that they may have captured something of relevance on their dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell camera in the areas of Woodlawn, the Lifford Road in Stranorlar or the Millbrae area on that date to get in touch with us.”
In light of these incidents, gardaí are urging people to ensure their homes are secure. They are advising people to turn some lights on inside and outside your home, whether you’re at home or going out.
Gardaí also urge people to use timer switches, lock all doors and windows, use an alarm and store keys away from windows.
“Don’t keep large amounts of cash or jewellery in the house. Report any type of suspicious activity, vehicles or people in your area to gardaí immediately,” said a garda spokesperson.
