Handbags and cash among items stolen after two cars smashed in Letterkenny

Two cars were smashed and items were stolen in Letterkenny.

The incidents occurred on Friday, February 20 between 8.30pm and 9pm. Two cars were broken into in the area of Drumany. The passenger windows were smashed and a handbag and contents were stolen from the seats of both cars.

Gardaí have described what was stolen: “One of the handbags was from M&S and pink/white in colour. It contained an MK black wallet, various documents and cards and a small sum of cash. 

“The other bag was a ‘Guess’ handbag and it was black in colour. It contained a card wallet, various bank cards, gift cards and a set of car keys with a teddy keyring. 

“We appeal to anyone who may have travelled in that area between 8pm and 9.30pm on that date, with a dash-cam to make the footage available to us. If anyone observed any type of suspicious activity in the area or if they have any relevant information, we ask them to contact Letterkenny Gardaí on 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”

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Gardai have issued advice to motorists to reduce the risk of theft from vehicles.

“We wish to remind motorists to park in a well-lit area if possible, always ensure that your vehicle is locked when unattended regardless of where it is parked.

“Never leave handbags, laptops, purses or anything of value within view in the vehicle. These items will attract thieves!

“Never leave valuables or large amounts of money in your vehicle. Should you ever observe anyone checking out vehicles (looking in the windows or trying door handles), we ask you to report the matter to Gardaí immediately.”