Installing smart lights and checking in with a neighbour are among the home safety tips GardaĆ advise, if you’re planning a trip away.
They’re urging people to implement safety measures before heading off during the Easter break.
In recent days, several homes and gardens were robbed in the Tramore and Tallow areas of Waterford.
Divisional Crime Prevention Officer for Waterford-Carlow and Kilkenny, Deirdre O’Neill has this advice for keeping your home safe: