'Terrible': Shocking CCTV footage shows people stealing from popular Clonmel charity shop

Shocking CCTV footage shared by the Sue Ryder charity shop in Clonmel has shown exactly what can happen when donations are left outside the premises after hours. 

According to a volunteer in the not-for-profit organisation, clothing and other items left overnight are often “torn open, scattered, damaged, or taken.” 

The above footage, which was recorded on Sunday, March 22, shows multiple people tampering with donations that were left outside the store.

Unfortunately, many donations meant for Sue Ryder Ireland cannot be sold and go to waste as a result of these actions. 

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A follow-up video posted on social media two hours later shows yet another individual opening up donation bags, rifling through some clothing and scattering it on the ground before making away with some stolen items.

On this CCTV footage, the volunteer worker expressed their frustration at passers-by watching this theft occur yet not doing anything about it: “I can understand why people are wary and cautious but for volunteers who cleaned up already twice today...this truly is terrible.” It was confirmed that this video will be passed onto local gardaí. 

Speaking on social media, the worker said: “Our volunteers regularly arrive to find a mess that needs to be cleaned up before the day can even begin.” 

The charity has asked the public to please bring their donations strictly during opening hours, which are Monday 10am to 4pm and Tuesday through till Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 

“Please think before leaving bags outside. Your donations are valuable, and we want them to make the difference they’re intended for.”

An Garda Síochána have said they do not comment on third party videos.