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Case No. 12690Attempted theft · Co. Donegal · 13 Sep 2025

Three men sought for attempted trailer theft near Clar, Donegal

Three males attempted to steal a trailer in the townland of Meenadreen, near Clar Chapel, off the N15, at approximately 11pm on 13 September 2025. They were disturbed in a yard whilst pushing the trailer and fled on foot through nearby fields. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage and witnesses.

  1. Reported16 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThree males attempted to steal a trailer outside Donegal Town (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe three males were disturbed in a yard whilst pushing the trailer and fled on foot through nearby fields (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the townland of Meenadreen, near Clar Chapel, on a road off the N15 (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place at approximately 11pm on Saturday 13 September 2025 (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the N15 at Clar or local roads near Clar Chapel or Leghowney Hall between 10pm and midnight on 13 September (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Ballyshannon are handling the investigation (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Sep2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Male trio sought for attempted trailer theft outside Donegal Town

    Gardaí appealing for dash-cam footage and witnesses to the attempted trailer theft; Ballyshannon Garda Station handling the investigation.

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