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Case No. 30006Theft; criminal damage (arson) · Co. Donegal · 20 Sep 2021

Gardaí appeal for information after van stolen and set alight in Letterkenny

A white Citroën Berlingo van was stolen from business premises on Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny, after 7.30pm on Monday, September 20, 2021, after entry was gained by damaging a gate. The van was found on fire at the Glen Rua estate around 10.30pm the same evening, and two youths were seen running from it. Gardaí and the fire service attended the scene, and 41 people were detained at Letterkenny Garda station. Letterkenny gardaí are now appealing for information from anyone who saw the two youths on foot in the Glen Rua area or saw the vehicle being driven in the town.

  1. Reported21 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A white Citroën Berlingo van with partial registration 172 DL was stolen from business premises on Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny.
  • The van was found on fire at the Glen Rua estate around 10.30pm the same evening.
  • Two youths were seen running from the burning van.
When
The theft occurred after 7.30pm on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Cause
Entry was gained to the yard of the premises after damage was caused to a gate.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and the fire service attended the scene.
  • 41 people were detained at Letterkenny Garda station.
  • Letterkenny gardaí are appealing for information from anyone who saw the two youths on foot in the Glen Rua area or saw the vehicle being driven in the town.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA van was stolen from business premises on Ballyraine Road after 7.30pm on Monday, September 20. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe stolen vehicle is a white Citroën Berlingo van with partial registration 172 DL. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatTwo youths were seen running from the van which was destroyed by the fire. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe van was found on fire at the Glen Rua estate around 10.30pm the same evening. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeEntry was gained to the yard of the premises after damage was caused to a gate. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and the fire service attended the scene. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationLetterkenny gardaí are appealing for information from anyone who saw the two youths on foot in the Glen Rua area or saw the vehicle being driven in the town. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2021
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek youths after stolen van found on fire in housing estate

    Gardaí appealing for information about two youths seen running from the burning van and anyone who saw the vehicle being driven in the town.

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