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Case No. 17338Attempted theft · Co. Donegal · 30 Apr 2024

Attempted theft at St Crona's church in Dungloe

On Tuesday 30 April 2024, between 8am and 8pm, an attempt was made to force open a security box in the sacristy of St Cronas Church on Chapel Road, Dungloe, County Donegal. Damage was caused to the box but nothing was stolen. The reporting names no suspect, and no arrest, charge, court hearing or sentence has been reported. The latest development is a Garda appeal for information, published by DonegalLive on 7 May 2024.

  1. Reported7 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • An attempt was made to force open a security box in St Cronas Church, Dungloe.
  • The offence is recorded as attempted theft.
Where
  • The incident took place on Chapel Road, Dungloe, County Donegal.
  • The security box is in the sacristy, and its opening is on an interior wall of the church.
When
The incident occurred on Tuesday 30 April 2024 between 8am and 8pm.
Other details
  • Damage was caused to the box but nothing was stolen.
  • No arrest, suspect or victim is named in the reporting.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Milford asked anyone who saw suspicious people or activity in the area, or who has relevant information, to contact them.
  • DonegalLive reported the incident and the Garda appeal on 7 May 2024.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn attempt was made to force open a security box in St Cronas Church, Dungloe. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Chapel Road, Dungloe. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe security box is located in the sacristy, on the interior wall of the church. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Tuesday 30 April between 8am and 8pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Milford ask anyone who observed suspicious people or activity in the area, or who has relevant information, to make contact. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDamage was caused to the box but nothing was stolen. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Attempted theft at St Crona’s church in Dungloe

    Reports the attempted theft from a security box in the sacristy of St Cronas Church, with a Garda appeal for information. No arrest, suspect or victim named.