Car damaged after brazen theft attempt in Letterkenny

An attempted car theft left the vehicle with damage to the cowling and ignition.

The Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with the attempted theft of a silver Toyota Vitz from the car park at St. Conals Hospital in Letterkenny.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5 between 8:45 pm and 5 pm.

The car’s owner returned to see the cowling had been ripped open and damage was caused to the ignition barrel.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said, “We appeal to anybody who may have observed any suspicious activity in that area that day to get in touch with Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100.”