GARDAI are
investigating two burglaries in the Buncrana area in
recent days.
A vacant mobile home was broken into and ransacked
in Desertegney and a number of tools were stolen.
Among the items taken in the raid were a surveyor's
tripod, an architectural measuring ruler, an
electrical inverter and an orange-coloured
McCullough chainsaw. A car parked beside the mobile
home was also broken into and damaged after the
thieves prised back the driver's door. The steering
wheel was ripped from the vehicle despite having a
steering wheel lock fitted. The cost of the criminal
damage and theft is estimated at around €3,000.
Forensic officers examined the scene on Sunday while
the victim of the burglary yesterday urged people to
safeguard their properties. "This was a terrible
experience to go through and I would just like to
warn others in the area to secure their properties
as best they can," he said.
Meanwhile, Gardai are also investigating a burglary
at a restaurant in Buncrana over the Bank Holiday
weekend. The Beach House restaurant at the local
pier was broken into some time between 1.35am and
10.30am on Sunday. Gardai say a sum of money was
taken in the raid while a cigarette machine was also
damaged. Anyone with information on either incident
is asked to contact Gardai in Buncrana on 07493
20540. |
