There's been a marked increase in the theft of home heating fuel and diesel from homes across County Tipperary in recent weeks.
With the colder weather setting in many people have been topping up their fuel tanks with thieves now targeting a number of areas in the county.
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Inspector Eddie Golden of Cahir Garda station is advising homeowners to improve security measures with their home heating storage by ensuring tanks are locked and to make sure security lights are working.
He is also asking people to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity in their area, particularly when home heating oil deliveries are taking place.