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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12942Theft (copper pipes and cable) · Co. Donegal · 6 Aug 2025

Copper pipes and cable stolen from ESB substation in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny

Copper pipes and copper cable were stolen from the ESB substation in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, between 6pm on 6 August and 4pm on 7 August 2025. Gardaí are appealing for information and noting this is part of a recent spate of incidents at ESB substations in County Donegal.

  1. Reported12 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEntry was gained to the yard (donegallive.ie)
  • whatA quantity of copper pipes and copper cable was stolen (donegallive.ie)
  • whatNo damage was caused to any property (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe ESB substation in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny was targeted (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 6pm on Wednesday 6 August and 4pm on Thursday 7 August 2025 (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information from anyone who observed suspicious activity or vehicles in the area (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThis is part of a recent spate of incidents at ESB substations in the county (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Aug2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    ESB substation in Letterkenny targeted yet again as theft occurs

    Reports a new theft at the same ESB substation in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, distinct from the 11–12 August incident in case 12907. Copper pipes and cable stolen; no damage to property.