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Case No. 19000Theft · Co. Donegal · 26 Nov 2023

Two thefts from vehicles in Ballybofey, Co Donegal under garda investigation

Two thefts from vehicles took place overnight on 26 and 27 November 2023 in the neighbouring townlands of Glencovitt and Knock in Ballybofey, Co Donegal. In Glencovitt, entry was gained to a parked van without causing damage and several tools were stolen, while in Knock a car left unlocked was entered and a purse containing bank cards and cash was taken. The sources do not name a victim or suspect, and no arrest or charge has been reported. In the latest development, reported by Donegal Live on 28 November 2023, gardaí launched an investigation and asked residents to check for losses and to report any tools offered for sale.

  1. Reported28 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí launched an investigation into two thefts from vehicles in Ballybofey, Co Donegal.
  • Entry was gained to a van parked at an address in Glencovitt without causing any damage.
  • Several tools were stolen from the van, including Milwaukee items, two Bahco socket sets and a distinctive Zebra industrial tablet with a hard case.
  • A car left unlocked in Knock was entered and a beige purse containing bank cards and cash was stolen from it.
Where
The thefts occurred in the neighbouring townlands of Glencovitt and Knock in Ballybofey.
When
  • The thefts took place between 26 and 27 November 2023, with the van broken into between 4 pm on Sunday 26 November and 6:30 am on Monday 27 November.
  • The car theft occurred between 9 pm on Sunday 26 November and 7 am on Monday 27 November 2023.
Other details
  • Both thefts were described as late-night thefts.
  • The first report was published by Donegal Live on 28 November 2023.
  • The sources name no victim or suspect and report no arrest or charge.
Investigation
  • Gardaí asked residents to check whether anything was stolen from them and to report any tools offered for sale.
  • Gardaí asked anyone offered the stolen tools for sale to contact them immediately.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí have launched an investigation into two recent thefts. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatEntry was gained to a van parked in Glencovitt without causing damage. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSeveral tools were stolen from the van. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatA car left unlocked in Knock was entered and a purse was stolen from it. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatA beige purse containing bank cards and cash was stolen from the car. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe thefts occurred in the neighbouring townlands of Glencovitt and Knock in Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe van was broken into between 4 pm on Sunday 26 November and 6:30 am on Monday 27 November 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe car theft occurred between 9 pm on Sunday 26 November and 7 am on Monday 27 November 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí ask anyone offered the stolen tools for sale to contact them immediately. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Nov2023
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch an investigation following two thefts from vehicles in Ballybofey

    First report of the thefts; gardaí have launched an investigation and are asking residents to check whether anything was stolen from them and to report any tools offered for sale.