Gardaí investigate home heating oil theft

Theft occurred between Sunday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 20.

Gardaí in Cavan are investigating the theft of a large quantity of home heating oil.

The theft occurred at a house in the Maple Drive are of Drumgola Wood in Cavan Town.

This incident occurred between Sunday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 20, and gardaí asking if anyone noticed anything suspicious in the local area.

“Did you notice anything suspicious in the area or if you can assist in anyway please contact the Gardai in Cavan on 049 4368800,” a local spokesperson posted on social media.

Earlier this year gardaí reminded homeowners to secure their home heating oil tanks.

It followed a spate of thefts in in the midlands region.

In a statement, they also advised people to invest in security lights, defensive planting to hide the tank and lighting solutions.

Last year Gardaí in Cavan investigated a theft when heating oil was taken from the Blacklion Childcare Centre.

There were thefts also from schools and a community centre also in the region.