'Substantial sum' of money taken as Letterkenny house ransacked

Gardai say three teenage girls who had been reported as missing have been located

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Gardai believe that a hidden spare key was located and then used to gain entry via the rear door in an incident they believe occurred on Tuesday, September 3

A substantial sum of money was stolen from a house in Letterkenny last week.

The house, at Ashbrook, was ransacked in an incident on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 3.

Gardai are appealing for information following the burglary which occurred between 1.15pm and shortly before 2pm.

Gardai believe that a hidden spare key was located and then used to gain entry via the rear door. The house was ransacked and a substantial sum of money was stolen from within.

A Gardai spokesperson said: “We appeal to anybody who may have travelled in the area of Ashbrook, the Circular Road or that general area with a dash cam between 1pm and 2pm on that date to please make contact with Gardaí.

“If anybody observed suspicious activity or if they have any relevant information they are asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100. The Garda Confidential line may be reached on 1800 666 111.”