Gardaí seek two male teenagers following e-scooter theft in Letterkenny

Gardaí are appealing for sightings of two male teenagers following the theft of an e-scooter in Letterkenny. 

The incident occurred between 1:40pm and 1:50pm on Wednesday, February 18, at an apartment block on Pearse Road. The incident follows the seizure of three e-scooters in recent days in Letterkenny.

“We appeal to any motorists with a dash-cam who may have travelled in the area of the Pearse Road on that date between 1.30pm and 2pm, to make the footage available to us,” a garda spokesperson said. “We are particularly interested in any sightings of two males in their early teens, both wearing black bottoms and black coats with their hoods up on foot in the area between those times. Any relevant information in relation to the incident should be passed on to Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100. 

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“A number of these types of thefts have occurred in recent times and so we advise e-scooter users to always secure/lock their scooters when left unattended. Take a picture of your e-scooter and take note of the make/model. If possible, attend a property marking event and have it marked with your eircode."

E-scooter users must: Be 16 years or older; obey a speed limit of 20km/h; drive on the left. E-scooters are allowed in cycle or bus lanes and on local, regional or national road; have lights, a bell or audible warning device, reflectors and brakes on their e-scooter and it must be kept in a roadworthy condition at all times; obey signals given by a Garda or school warden and follow the same rules of the road that apply to cyclists, including traffic lights, road signs, and all types of pedestrian crossings.

E-scooter users must not:  Use footpaths, pedestrianised areas or motorways; hold or use a mobile phone; have a seat on their e-scooter; and carry passengers or goods.