‘Very sad’ as Rathmullan Parochial House targeted again

An attempted burglary occurred at the Parochial House in Rathmullan.

The lock on the back door was damaged but entry was not gained to the Parochial House at St Joseph’s Church. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 2 between 12pm and 6pm. 

“If anybody observed any suspicious activity around the Church grounds or in the area of the Parochial House on that date, we ask them to please make contact with Gardaí in Milford on 074-9153060,” Garda Niall Maguire appealed.

This is the second time in a fortnight the Rathmullan premises was subject to an incident. On Wednesday, May 22 the rear door of the same house was damaged and entry was gained. Some paperwork was stolen from the house but nothing of monetary value was taken.

“It is very sad to be reporting these sorts of incidents. Should anybody ever observe any suspicious activity in or around Churches or graveyards then we ask them to make contact with Gardaí immediately. 

“As we said last week, we have noticed a rise 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. 

“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 Sergeant Fergus Mc Groary (Divisional Crime Prevention Officer) at Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100 and he will be happy to assist.”