The public are being urged to remain vigilant following a report of theft of home heating oil in county Leitrim.
The theft occurred at a residence in the Drumcong and Drumshanbo area this week.
It comes on the back of further increases to the costs of petrol and diesel, as well as kerosene.
Local Cllr Brendan Barry says Gardaí are a short call away.
The Sinn Féin representative feels communities can come together to thwart the thieves: