Gardaí in Donegal are encouraging all homeowners to review their home security regularly.
Whether you are at home or going out, remember to use timer switches for lights.
Lock doors and windows, use an alarm even when you are in the house, store keys away from letterboxes, do not post to social media about upcoming trips and notify Gardaí if your home is going to be vacant.
Donegal Gardaí have welcomed the public to contact them if suspicious activity is noticed in their area.