Gardaí in Waterford are advising homeowners in Dunmore East to be extra vigilant when it comes to their outdoor property.
It's after reports of break-in's to garden sheds in the Coxtown and Glennard areas, during which power tools and other items were stolen.
Anyone who has noticed suspicious activity in the Dunmore area can contact Waterford garda station on 051 305 300
Gardai are also reminding people not to give out personal or financial information on unsolicited phone calls.
It follows reports of scam calls from people claiming to be from Microsoft looking to carry out repairs to computers in exchange for credit card details.