Waterford Gardaí investigating burglary and criminal damage
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance for several crimes.
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating several crimes of burglary and criminal damage that were committed over the last week.
On Tuesday September 30, between the hours of midnight and 10am, the Pizza and Kebab shop in Ballybricken was broken into. Entry was made into the premises via a side door that was forced open. No cash was kept on the premises overnight.
Scenes of Crime investigators have attended the scene and some CCTV footage has been obtained. If you can assist with this investigation, please contact the Crime Unit at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300.
Gardaí are also investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred between 8pm Friday evening, October 3 and 4pm Saturday, October 4. On Bracken Grove, Old Tramore Road, the window of a silver Toyota Yaris was damaged. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage to come forward to assist in the investigation.
On Sunday evening, October 5 at approx. 6.30pm, a window was smashed at a house in Ashley Court. CCTV footage has been obtained but Gardaí are still encouraging anyone with information to call Waterford Garda Station or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
An Garda Síochána have launched the winter phase of Operation Thor, which is designed to target travelling criminals who carry out burglary and related offences.
According to a Garda spokesperson: "We do see a rise in burglaries during the winter months, it can be up to a 20% increase and this is a good time for residents to carry out a security review of their homes. There is a useful aid on the Garda website to get you started.
"Check your external lights and repair or replace and broken ones. Servicing your house alarms, particularly if you have a non wired version as the batteries may need replacing – this must be carried out by a PSA licensed installer. Also ensuring that the video doorbell batteries are charged and CCTV cameras are unobscured by vegetation or cobwebs.
"Marking your property and recording serial numbers with photographs of the items can greatly assist in the return of stolen property to the rightful owners. Check out the Property App on the App Store or Google Play."
Gardaí are advising the public to take precautions when locking up their homes with their 'lock up light up' campaign. They encourage the public to take the following steps;
• Turn on some lights (LED bulbs are more energy efficient than traditional bulbs)
• Use timer switches/motion detectors
• Lock all doors and windows
• Use a house alarm
• Store keys away from windows
• Don’t keep large amounts of cash or jewellery in the house.
