Gardaí are are appealing for information following a theft that occurred at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Killea last week.
The incident took place on Tuesday, May 21, between the hours of 8.30am and 6.15pm. The church was open between those hours and at some stage the wooden leaflet stand and donations box which was located in the entrance hallway was damaged and the cash inside was stolen.
“The cash stolen is believed to have comprised of coins and so we also appeal to nearby businesses to alert Gardaí if they recall anybody calling on that date with a lot of coins to spend or if they were requested to change coins to notes,” Garda Sergeant Eunan Walsh said.
If anybody observed any suspicious activity in the area of the church between those times, they are asked to make contact with Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100.
Sgt Walsh there has been an increase in recent weeks in reports of crimes being committed on church grounds.
“There has been an increase in the occurrences of thefts and burglaries at places of worship across the county,” he added.
Should any members of the clergy or parish committees wish to update the security measures at their church, or seek advice in relation to security measures, they may contact Sgt Fergus McGroary (Divisional Crime Prevention Officer) at Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100.
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