{"id":278096,"date":"2026-01-10T18:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T18:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/278096\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T18:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T18:45:10","slug":"limerick-gardai-issue-security-warning-to-homeowners-following-break-in-through-unlocked-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/278096\/","title":{"rendered":"Limerick garda\u00ed issue security warning to homeowners following break-in through unlocked window"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LIMERICK gardai are appealing for information regarding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/463\/crime-court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">break-in<\/a> in Kilteragh.<\/p>\n<p>Sergeant Michelle O\u2019Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer Henry Street Garda Station said:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shortly after 3am on the morning of January 6th, suspects broke into a house in Kilteragh through an unlocked rear window. The thieves ransacked the house and stole the keys to two vehicles\u2014a 2021 Kia and a 2025 Ford Transit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Luckily, both vehicles were stolen and found not far from the scene, possibly because of icy road conditions that night,&#8221; added Sgt O&#8217;Halloran. &#8220;However, the damage caused to the property and the distress to the homeowners, who were away on holiday, is still significant.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/crime-and-courts\/1982707\/limerick-boy-aged-13-kicks-girl-12-in-the-ribs-after-she-made-sex-assault-complaint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick boy, aged 13, kicks girl, 12, in the ribs after she made sex assault complaint<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The gardai are appealing to anyone who may have any information about this burglary or if they observed anyone acting suspicious around 3am on January 6 in the Kilteragh area, to contact Roxboro Garda Station on 061 214340.<\/p>\n<p>The local crime prevention officer explained: &#8220;We always remind people to lock all doors and windows when leaving their homes, even if it\u2019s just for a short period. If you\u2019re planning to go on holiday, ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property and even park their car in your driveway. This simple step can deter criminals who are searching for empty occupied homes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sgt O&#8217;Halloran advised that lighting also plays a significant role. &#8220;Using timers to turn lights on and off at various times of the evening creates the illusion that someone is home. It\u2019s a good idea to also set up an intruder alarm if you don\u2019t already have one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She concluded: &#8220;If the alarm goes off, the risk of being caught generally makes criminals flee the scene quickly. 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