Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to not use social media as a means of reporting a crime.
They are urging the public to call 999 or 112 in case of an emergency and that the Garda Síochána Donegal Facebook page is not monitored 24/7.
The public are advised if they need a Garda response or wish to have a matter investigated to call their local station number.
Local numbers are as follows:
• Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100
• Buncrana Garda Station on 074-9320540
• Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071-9858530
• Milford Garda Station 074-9153060
