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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23280Theft · Co. Donegal · 3 Oct 2026

Two men arrested over Buncrana church donation box theft

Two men were arrested and charged after allegedly stealing money from a church donation box in Buncrana, County Donegal, on the morning of Saturday 3 October 2026. A sum of money was recovered and the men were charged to appear in court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatTwo men allegedly stole money from a Buncrana church donation box. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí in Buncrana received a report on the morning of Saturday, October 3. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí attended the scene and apprehended the two men. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe two men were arrested and a sum of money was recovered. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe two men were charged to appear in court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí asked those in charge of places of worship to review their security measures. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherSergeant Fergus McGroary, Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, is available at Letterkenny Garda Station to advise on security measures. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Oct2026
    Chargeddonegallive.ie, first report
    Two men arrested following alleged Buncrana church donation box theft

    Gardaí apprehended the two men at the scene, recovered a sum of money, and charged them to appear in court. Gardaí also advised places of worship to review security measures and provided a contact for the Divisional Crime Prevention Officer.

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