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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18447Burglary · Co. Donegal

Chainsaw stolen from shed in Culdaff, Donegal

An orange Husqvarna petrol chainsaw was stolen from a shed at a house at Croragh, Culdaff, Co Donegal, in a burglary that occurred between 2.30am on Monday 22 January and 6pm on Thursday 25 January. The shed had an open front, so no damage was caused. Gardaí in Buncrana appealed for information on 30 January and asked anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area in that period to come forward. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the garda appeal is the latest development.

  1. Reported30 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
An orange Husqvarna petrol chainsaw was stolen.
Where
The chainsaw was taken from a shed at a house at Croragh, Culdaff, Co Donegal, which was entered.
When
The burglary happened between 2.30am on Monday 22 January and 6pm on Thursday 25 January.
Other details
  • The shed had an open front, so no damage was caused.
  • Members of the public can contact Buncrana Gardaí on 074-9320540 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
  • The appeal was published by Donegal Live on 30 January.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information about the burglary.
  • Gardaí want to speak to anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area between the given dates.
  • Garda Claire Rafferty made the appeal.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn orange Husqvarna petrol chainsaw was stolen from the shed. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereA shed at a house at Croragh, Culdaff was entered. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened between 2.30am on Monday 22 January and 6pm on Thursday 25 January. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information about the burglary. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to speak to anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area between the given dates. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe shed had an open front, so no damage was caused. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMembers of the public can contact Buncrana Gardaí on 074-9320540 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal after chainsaw theft in Culdaff

    First report of the burglary and chainsaw theft at Croragh, Culdaff, with the time window, the garda appeal and a contact number.