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Case No. 18328Burglary · Co. Cavan · 10 Feb 2024

Two break-ins at houses in Dernafast, Loch Gowna under investigation

Two break-ins occurred at houses in the townland of Dernafast, Loch Gowna, County Cavan, believed to have happened between 5pm on Saturday 10 February and 1pm on Sunday 11 February 2024. Gardaí say the incidents highly likely occurred during the hours of darkness. Detectives in Cavan are investigating the two break-ins, and no victims, suspects, arrests or charges have been named. The latest development, reported on 11 February 2024, is a Garda appeal for witnesses, dashcam footage and information about suspicious activity, to be sent to Cavan Garda Station.

  1. Reported11 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two break-ins occurred at houses, and the case is recorded as burglary.
Where
The break-ins were at houses in the townland of Dernafast, Loch Gowna, County Cavan, near the soccer pitch on the Aughnacliffe Road.
When
  • The break-ins are believed to have occurred between 5pm on Saturday 10 February and 1pm on Sunday 11 February 2024.
  • Gardaí say it is highly likely the incidents occurred during the hours of darkness.
Investigation
  • Detectives in Cavan are currently investigating the two break-ins.
  • The case was first reported by the Longford Leader on 11 February 2024.
Other details
  • No victims, suspects, arrests or charges have been named in the reports.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
  • Gardaí ask anyone who was in the area, noticed suspicious activity, or has dashcam footage to contact Cavan Garda Station.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe two break-ins were at houses in the townland of Dernafast, Loch Gowna. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe break-ins are believed to have occurred between 5pm on Saturday 10 February and 1pm on Sunday 11 February 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí say it is highly likely the incidents occurred during the hours of darkness. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationDetectives in Cavan are currently investigating the two break-ins. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí are appealing for witnesses. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí ask anyone who was in the area, noticed suspicious activity, or has dashcam footage to contact Cavan Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2024
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating two break-ins at houses on Cavan / Longford border

    First report of the two break-ins. No victims, suspects, arrests or charges are named, and gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.