Copper wire stolen from ESB sub‑station in Ballyshannon

A gang broke into an ESB sub‑station in the Carrickboy area of Ballyshannon and stole a quantity of copper wire.

The theft occurred between 10 p.m. on Tuesday 20 October and 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday 21 October. The perpetrators forced open the container doors, removed the copper wire and also broke the lock on the main gate.

A Garda spokesperson appealed for anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area during that period to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071 985 8530, or to use the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Andy Coffie / Pexels.