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Case No. 12620Attempted burglary · Co. Donegal · 21 Sep 2025

Attempted burglary at takeaway restaurant in Donegal Town

Two males entered a takeaway restaurant in Donegal Town's Diamond through an unlocked rear door in the early hours of Sunday 21 September 2025, causing some damage but stealing nothing. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage and information from the public.

  1. Reported23 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo males entered through an unlocked door to the rear of the entrance. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe males caused some damage inside the restaurant. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatNothing was stolen from the restaurant. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, September 21, in the early hours between 2.45am and 3am. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for public assistance in the investigation. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking dash-cam footage from the Diamond area between 2.30am and 3.30am. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationRelevant information should be passed to Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Male duo sought after attempted takeaway restaurant burglary in Donegal Town

    Gardaí appeal for dash-cam footage from the Diamond area between 2.30am and 3.30am on 21 September 2025; information to be passed to Gardaí in Ballyshannon.

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