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Case No. 17054Criminal damage · Co. Donegal · 30 May 2024

Gardaí seek youths over vacant property vandalism in Downings, Donegal

Three windows were smashed at a vacant property in Larganreagh, Downings, County Donegal, at about 6:30pm on Thursday 30 May 2024. Gardaí in Milford believe a number of youths may have caused the damage, but no suspect has been identified. No arrest or charge has been reported. As of the 4 June 2024 report, gardaí were appealing for dash cam footage and for the youths in question to come forward.

  1. Reported4 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A vacant property was damaged in Downings.
Where
Three windows were smashed at a property in Larganreagh, Downings, County Donegal.
When
The windows were smashed on Thursday 30 May 2024 at about 6:30pm.
Cause
Gardaí believe the damage may have been caused by a number of youths.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Milford appealed to anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
  • Gardaí appealed to the youths in question to come forward to speak to them.
  • Gardaí also appealed to parents and guardians.
  • Anyone with footage or information can contact Gardaí in Milford.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
The incident was first reported by DonegalLive on 4 June 2024, quoting Garda Niall Maguire.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA vacant property was damaged in Downings. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThree windows were smashed at a property in Larganreagh. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe windows were smashed on Thursday 30 May at about 6:30pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe a number of youths may have caused the damage. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to anyone with dash cam footage to come forward. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to the youths in question to come forward. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with footage or information can contact Gardaí in Milford. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek youths following vacant property vandalism in Downings

    First report of the incident. Gardaí in Milford believe a number of youths caused the damage and have appealed for dash cam footage and for the youths to come forward. No arrest or charge is reported.

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