‘Tracksuit gang’ blamed for repeated window-smashing at Buncrana premises
Around eight youths were involved in the first two incidents, with three or four involved in the third
Gardaí in Inishowen are appealing for witnesses following a number of criminal damage incidents at a business premises in Buncrana.
The incidents occurred over three consecutive days last week at a premises in Ballymacarry Lower, located behind the iCARE building, where a number of windows were smashed during each of three separate visits by groups of youths.
Gardaí said the first incident occurred at approximately 7pm on Thursday, August 20, when around eight youths arrived at the premises and smashed a number of windows.
A similar incident occurred at approximately 7pm the following evening, Friday, August 21, when another group of around eight youths attended the premises and caused further damage.
The third incident took place at approximately 4pm on Saturday, August 22, when a smaller group of between three and four youths arrived and windows were again smashed.
Gardaí said all of the youths involved were wearing tracksuits.
CCTV footage from the premises is being examined as part of the investigation, while Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen a group of youths in the Ballymacarry Lower area on any of the three dates to come forward.
They are also keen to hear from motorists who travelled through the area on any of the evenings and may have dashcam footage which could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540. Information can also be provided to the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.