Burglary – McDermott's Bar, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo

Gardaí at Ballymote Garda Station are investigating a burglary that occurred at McDermott's Bar, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo at approximately 3am on 22nd April 2023. On the date in question, four male suspects arrived in a black Volkswagon Touareg and parked beside McDermott's Bar. They walked around the premises before producing a ladder and placing it on a wheelie bin. One of the suspects then attempted to cut the wires to the camera and alarm systems. The alarm was successfully disabled and the four suspects gained entry to the bar and spent a significant amount of time in the premises. A substantial amount of money was reported taken during the burglary.

Suspect Vehicle:

• Black Volkswagen Touareg SUV 2006 – 2008 model with a spoiler on the roof at the rear of the vehicle 
• The passenger side rear wheel may have had the spare wheel fitted

Suspects:

• All four men were wearing dark clothing and had face coverings 
• One of the men was of bigger build and was wearing a Nike baseball hat with a small ‘tick’ on the left hand side

Garda Appeal:

• Did you notice anything suspicious in the Castlebaldwin area in the weeks and days preceding April 22nd 2023?
• Did you see a 2006 – 2008 black Volkswagen Touareg SUV in the vicinity of McDermott’s pub?
• Do you recognise the vehicle or know who has possession of it or where it is now?
• Do you recognise the four suspects?
• Do you have information or can you assist the investigation in any way
• To the driver of a red Volkswagon Golf that was in the Castlebaldwin area on that morning, who may be able to assist with the investigation

Gardaí in Ballymote Garda Station - Inv. Tel: 071-9189500