Gardaí have issued advice to motorists after two cars were broken into at popular Inishowen beaches at the weekend.
In both instances on Saturday, July 12, cash as well as a number of items were stolen.
One of the cars had been parked in the carpark at Dunree Beach between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. A grey Marks & Spencer shoulder bag (covered with a cardigan) and its contents (a black Hermes wallet, a medical card, bank card, an ID card and a small amount of cash) had been stolen from the footwell of the car.
The second car was parked along the hard shoulder at Lisfannon Beach on the same day between 7.30pm and 8.10pm. During that time, the passenger side window was smashed. A black handbag and contents (a number of bank cards, an ID card, a substantial amount of Stg cash and a Northern Irish driving licence) that had been left in the footwell was stolen.
If anyone observed suspicious activity at either of those locations on that date or if they can assist with any type of information, they are urged to contact Gardaí in Buncrana on 074 9320540. The Garda Confidential Line may also be contacted on 1800 666 111.
“Many people are taking to the great outdoors at this time of the year so we wish to issue a reminder in relation to car security,” Garda Grainne Doherty said.
She also issued the following advice:
- Please try to park in a secure location if possible.
- Always ensure that you have locked your car.
- Do not leave anything worth stealing within sight and do not make the mistake of trying to hide your belongings within the car once you have parked up. You never know who is watching!
- Leave valuables at home if at all possible.
- Always report any suspicious activity you observe in carparks and at beaches, beauty spots to Gardaí immediately.
