Break-in and copper theft the latest incident at Letterkenny ESB substation

The ESB substation in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny has been subjected to another break-in and theft.

The most recent incident occurred between 6pm on Monday, August 11 and 8am on Tuesday, August 12. The site was entered and 10ft of copper cable was stolen from there. No damage was caused to any property.

A number of similar-type incidents have occurred at this location of late and also at the ESB substation in Donegal Town.

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“We appeal to anyone who may have observed suspicious activity at that location between those hours to make contact with Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100,” said Garda Gráinne Doherty. “As with all of our appeals today, the Garda Confidential Line may be contacted on 1800 666 111.”