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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18298Theft · Co. Donegal

Gardaí appeal over theft of stone crusher in Castlefin, Donegal

A blue Pegson 42 tonne stone crusher was stolen from a yard at Fearn, Castlefin, Co Donegal, where it had been parked since approximately September 2023. The owner discovered the theft when they went to check on the machine in the week of 13 February 2024, and Gardaí received a report of it. As of 13 February 2024, no suspect has been arrested or charged, and Gardaí are appealing for information about when the theft occurred and whether the machine has been offered for sale.

  1. Reported13 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A blue Pegson 42 tonne stone crusher was stolen.
Where
The stone crusher was stolen from Fearn, Castlefin, Co Donegal.
When
  • The stone crusher had been parked in a yard at that location since approximately September 2023.
  • The owner discovered the theft when they went to check on the machine in the week of 13 February 2024.
  • Gardaí received a report of the theft shortly before the article was published on 13 February 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are working to establish when the theft occurred.
  • Gardaí appealed to people in the roads or construction business, or anyone who may have seen the item for sale, to contact them.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
Other details
  • The owner is at a substantial loss because of the theft.
  • No suspect, arrest or charge is reported as of 13 February 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA blue Pegson 42 tonne stone crusher was stolen. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe stone crusher was stolen from Fearn, Castlefin. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe stone crusher had been parked in a yard at that location since approximately September last year. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe owner discovered the theft when they went to check on the machine this week. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are working to establish when the theft occurred. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to people in the roads or construction business, or anyone who may have seen the item for sale, to contact them. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe owner is at a substantial loss because of the theft. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal following theft of 42 tonne stone crusher in east Donegal

    Reports the theft of a stone crusher from Fearn, Castlefin, and a Garda appeal for information. No suspect, arrest or charge is reported. No existing case matches this theft.