Clare homeowners urged by gardaí to always 'be mindful' of home security
Gardaí have issued crime prevention advice to homeowners, particularly ahead of summer holidays
An Garda Síochána have warned Clare home owners to "be mindful of what you post on social media" if they leave their homes vacant while on holidays.
Gardaí have issued crime prevention advice for Clare residents reminding them not to share holiday plans on social media as they "could be shared with unscrupulous people".
They have advised people not to post status updates or post pictures about holidays while they are still away, and to "respect other people’s privacy" and don't tag others while on holidays.
"Avoid posting upcoming travel plans, and consider turning off the location sharing setting of your phone's camera app," Gardaí have said.
Gardaí have also issued a list of measures they recommend to keep your home secure even while you are still there, including:
* Whether at home or going out, turn on some lights, use timer switches.
* Lock all doors and windows, almost 1 in 4 Summer time burglaries involve entry through an unsecured access point.
* Use your house alarm.
* Store keys safely; away from windows and letterboxes.
* Record details of valuables and don’t keep large cash amounts at home.