Mountcharles business that was targeted by thieves is to feature on Crimecall

A Mountcharles business that was targeted by thieves earlier this year is to feature on Crimecall.

The episode airs on Thursday, November 20 at 9.35 on RTE 1.

Thieves stole a large quantity of tools and car diagnostic equipment from Jordan Motorworx in Drumonnor, Mountcharles, and was one of a number of burglaries to have taken place in the area on August 11 and 12, 2024.

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CCTV footage from the premises, and that of Jordan Car Breakers will be shared on this month's Crimecall episode.

"Who knows, someone might recognise something," a spokesperson for Jordan Motorworx said on Facebook.

Gardaí and Jordan Motorworx issued appeals for information at the time of the theft.

The spokesperson for Jordan Motorworx in Drumconnor, Mountcharles said: “Two men entered our premises at approximately 1am and helped themselves to all of our diagnostic equipment, power tools, batteries, chargers and a lot of expensive Snap-on hand tools. 

“Among the stolen items there are two diagnostic scanners, a Snap-on Apollo D9 and a Topdon Phoenix Smart and an Autel TPMS diagnostic handheld tablet. For those who aren't aware, these are quite expensive machines. 

“All Snap On hand tools are green and black in colour. Also taken were a lot of Milwaukee impacts and Dewalt grinder and impacts.

“If anyone has any information regarding whereabouts or is offered said equipment or tools could you get in contact with us please.

“Please share nationwide to make these too hot to handle as they are all high end equipment.”

A garda spokesperson said: "Damage was caused to the rear door of the building and entry was gained. A large quantity of tools and car diagnostic equipment was stolen from the premises. A list of exactly what was stolen is being compiled. 

“Should anybody come across a large amount of tools or car diagnostic equipment for sale on a second hand basis we ask them to alert Gardaí.”

Anyone who may have observed any type of suspicious activity or vehicles in the area between those times is asked to contact gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071 9858530. Any relevant information may alternatively be passed to the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111. 

Ballyshannon gardaí are investigating two further burglaries in the area. 

At approximately 12.35am on Monday, August 12, tools were stolen from a car breakers premises in Drumconnor, Mountcharles. Items that were stolen include two Milwaukee grinders, a Milwaukee Impact wrench, two Milwaukee batteries and a Milwaukee SBS hammer action drill. 

A garda spokesperson said: “Should anybody come across these types of tools for sale on a second hand basis or if they have any relevant information we ask them to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071 9858530.” 

Gardaí are also investigating the theft of a quad bike from a shed in the area of Drumconnor, Mountcharles between 1.30pm on Sunday, August 11 and 9.30am on Monday, August 12. 

The quad had been removed from the shed and abandoned a short distance away. The ignition barrel had been removed from it.