South Dublin families have been urged to secure their homes and hide their valuables after a string of burglaries in the area.
There have been multiple burglaries and break-ins in Woodstown Village, Knocklyon and surrounding estates over the past few weeks. The window pane is usually taken out so home alarms are not set off.
It is reported that valuables left downstairs are usually grabbed like car keys and wallets, with residents being asked not to leave their belongings near the door. A house in Orlagh Downs was robbed in the early hours of Monday, 12 September.