Watch out for Audi, Volvo and Opel cars linked to county-wide burglaries
An online appeal has been issued to be wary of vehicles acting suspiciously across Co Kildare during day-time hours.
Neighbourhoods in Clane, Prosperous and Donadea have reported an increase in burglaries and attempted break-ins to homes over the past two weeks.
Kildare Gardai have confirmed that extra anti-burglary patrols will be deployed around-the-clock over the weekend to coincide with many households travelling to the Pope's visit and leaving their homes empty.
All suspicious activity around properties should be reported to Gardai with out delay.
Locals in Clane, Prosperous and Donadea say vehicles which have been acting suspiciously in their areas include:
- a dark Audi A6
- a blue Volvo S60
- a dark Opel Astra
- Various different colour vans
"These are roaming crime gangs and are very active at the present time using the motorway network.
"If it doesn't look right, please report it.
"Do your best to get registration numbers and even a photograph with your mobile phone."