Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8200Attempted theft and criminal damage · Co. Donegal

Gardaí appeal for information after attempted car theft in Letterkenny

Gardaí in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, are appealing for information after an attempted theft of a car and damage to it on Pearse Road, between midday on Monday 10 August and 11am on Wednesday 12 August 2026. The car's window was smashed and its ignition barrel was damaged. The articles do not identify a victim or suspect. Gardaí issued security advice and asked anyone who saw suspicious activity around parked cars in the area to contact Letterkenny Gardaí on 074-9167100. The latest report, published on 25 August 2026, records no arrest or charge.

  1. Reported25 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • An attempted theft of a car and damage to a vehicle prompted Gardaí to issue security advice.
  • The car window was smashed and the ignition barrel was damaged.
  • The introduction to the article refers to the theft of a car, while the main text describes an attempted theft.
Where
The incident took place on Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
The incident occurred between midday on Monday 10 August and 11am on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the articles.
Investigation
Gardaí appealed to anyone who saw suspicious activity, particularly around parked cars in the area, to contact Letterkenny Gardaí on 074-9167100.
Other details
  • Gardaí said cars imported from international markets may not have the same security features as cars made for the European market.
  • The article was published on 25 August 2026 and reports no arrest or charge.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn attempted theft and damage to a vehicle prompted Gardaí to issue security advice. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe car window was smashed and the ignition barrel was damaged. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Pearse Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between midday on Monday 10 August and 11am on Wednesday 12 August 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to anyone who saw suspicious activity around parked cars in the area to contact Letterkenny Gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí said cars imported from international markets may not have the same security features as cars made for the European market. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Vehicle damage in Letterkenny prompts security advice from Gardaí

    Adds the location and time window of the damage, the damage to the car, a garda appeal for information and general vehicle security advice.