A householder disturbed a burglar after he tried to break into a home at Tooban Upper, Burnfoot in the early hours of yesterday, Monday, May 13th.
The resident of the house got up early and turned on the outside lights at around 4.55am.
A man who was wearing dark clothing, gloves and with his hood up was to be seen looking in the side window of the house.
The intruder took off on foot immediately.
From viewing CCTV it has been established that this man had been trying to open the front door of the property.
No entry was gained and nothing was stolen.
A Garda spokesperson said “If anybody travelled in that area early on Monday morning and if they had a dash cam we ask them to make the footage available to us.
“If anybody observed any suspicious activity in the area of Tooban Upper that morning we would like to hear from them. Gardaí in Buncrana may be reached on 074-9320540.”