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Case No. 18682Burglary · Co. Donegal · 7 Jan 2024

Chainsaws stolen from shed at Quigleys Point, Donegal

Two chainsaws were stolen from a shed at a house in Whitecastle, Quigleys Point, Co Donegal, after its locks were forced open. The burglary occurred between 9.30pm on Sunday 7 January 2024 and 9.30am on Monday 8 January 2024. Donegal Live first reported the burglary on 9 January 2024, describing one saw as black and the other as an orange Stihl electric chainsaw. Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information, and no suspect, arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported9 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two chainsaws were stolen from a shed at a house.
Where
The burglary took place in Whitecastle, Quigleys Point, Co Donegal.
When
The incident occurred between 9.30pm on Sunday 7 January 2024 and 9.30am on Monday 8 January 2024.
Cause
The locks on the shed were forced open.
Other details
  • One stolen chainsaw is black and the other is an orange Stihl electric chainsaw.
  • The case was first reported by donegallive.ie on 9 January 2024.
  • No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about the burglary.
  • Anyone with relevant information should contact Gardaí in Buncrana on 074-9320540 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
  • Sergeant Eunan Walsh made the appeal for information.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo chainsaws were stolen. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place in Whitecastle, Quigleys Point. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 9.30pm on Sunday, 7 January and 9.30am on Monday, 8 January. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the burglary. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with relevant information is asked to contact gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe locks on a shed at a house were forced open. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherOne stolen chainsaw is black and the other is an orange Stihl electric chainsaw. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Chainsaw theft at Quigleys Point

    First report of the Whitecastle, Quigleys Point shed burglary and chainsaw theft. Gardaí in Buncrana appeal for witnesses and give the incident window and a description of the stolen saws. No suspect or arrest reported.