Homeowners urged to secure properties after increase in theft of materials

Gardaí are warning of an increase in the thefts of metal and construction materials following two incidents in the county.

On August 23rd around 12.45pm, Gardai received a report of a burglary at Carrowmaddy, Burt and damage was caused to the rear door, window and patio door of the property.

A Copper cylinder, kitchen units and an immersion heater were stolen during the incident.

In a separate incident in Castleshanaghan, Letterkenny, over €1,000 of armoured cable was stolen from a new build house last week between august 22 at 5.15pm and 8am on August 23.

Garda Sergeant Paul Wallace is warning of an increase of construction related thefts and urged homeowners to secure their properties…

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