Gardaí investigate threatening bogus tradesman in Carrowreagh, Carndonagh

A bogus tradesman who turned aggressive and threatened a woman at her home in Carrowreagh, Carndonagh, is the subject of a Garda investigation.

The incident occurred on Saturday 7 November at approximately 4:30 pm. The man had been power‑washing around the property before demanding payment, then became hostile. He is described as about 5 ft 6 in tall, of average build, with dark hair and wearing dark clothing.

After the confrontation he fled the scene in a large black car, heading towards The Mullins, Carndonagh. Gardaí have asked anyone who drove through Carrowreagh or The Mullins between 4 pm and 5 pm on the day to provide dash‑cam footage.

Garda Suzanne Gordon warned that such bogus callers operate across Donegal, offering services such as power‑washing, painting, tarmacking or trying to sell tools and generators. “They generally prefer to target the more vulnerable and people who live alone,” she said, adding that they often refuse to take no for an answer.

Residents are urged not to open doors to unknown callers, to use a chain lock for added security and to report any suspicious activity immediately. Details of the suspect’s description, vehicle registration and direction of travel can be passed to Buncrana Garda Station (074 9320540) or the stations in Letterkenny, Milford and Ballyshannon.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Engin Akyurt / Pexels.