Burglary – Creighan, Co. Cavan

NECKLACE

Gardaí in Cavan Town are investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday 2nd December 2023 in the Creigan area. On the date in question between 5:30 and 6:20pm entry was gained to a family home. A green cast iron safe with a gold knob handle, was removed from the house. This safe contained a sum of cash, personal documents and a quantity of jewellery.

One item of jewellery with huge sentimental value and significance for the family was a gold and white gold chain with individual letters ‘MICHAELA’ included in the design. Michaela was the family’s daughter who tragically died at 12 years of age in 2002. There was another gold chain that included a photo of Michaela.

Garda Appeal

Were you in the Creighan area of Cavan on 2nd December 2023 between 5:30pm and 6:20pm and recall seeing anything suspicious? That evening the Under 20 Championship Division 3 Final, was held at Breffini Park, which is in close proximity to the victim’s house.
Have you seen a green cast iron safe, which may be abandoned?
Gardaí and the family of the late Michaela are appealing for the gold and white chain with the letters “MICHAELA”, to be returned as it is of huge sentimental value.