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Case No. 29912Burglary · Co. Donegal · 27 Sep 2021

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after burglary in Ballybofey

A glass panel was smashed on the front door of a property in the Glenpatrick area of Ballybofey, Donegal, between 7pm on 27 September and 12.50am on 28 September 2021. The victim is an unnamed person, and no suspect has been identified or arrested. Gardaí are uncertain whether the residence was damaged or items were taken from the house. Gardaí are appealing to residents of the estate or surrounding areas to contact Letterkenny gardaí if they saw anything suspicious during the incident.

  1. Reported28 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A glass panel was smashed on the front door and entry was gained to the property.
Where
The burglary occurred in the Glenpatrick area of Ballybofey, Donegal.
When
The incident occurred between 7pm on 27 September and 12.50am on 28 September 2021.
Other details
  • The victim is an unnamed person.
  • No suspect has been identified or arrested.
  • Residents in other estates in the area were urged to check garages, sheds and gardens.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are uncertain whether the residence was damaged or items were taken from the house.
  • Gardaí are appealing to residents of the estate or surrounding areas to contact Letterkenny gardaí if they saw anything suspicious.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA glass panel was smashed on the front door and entry was gained to the property. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe burglary occurred in the Glenpatrick area of Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred between 7pm on Monday 27 September and 12.50am on Tuesday 28 September 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are uncertain whether the residence was damaged or items were taken from the house. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to residents of the estate or surrounding areas to contact Letterkenny gardaí if they saw anything suspicious. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2021
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Glass panel was smashed during the course of an overnight burglary in Ballybofey

    Initial Gardaí report of the overnight burglary with an appeal for witnesses and a request for residents to check garages, sheds and gardens.

    victim