Gardaí warn of increase in burglaries by bogus callers

GARDAÍ have warned the public to be extra cautious about letting people into their homes after a spate of burglaries in west Waterford, many of which are believed to have been carried out by bogus gardaí, ESB and HSE officials.

Gardaí said they have seen a recent upsurge in burglaries in the area and are calling a special public meeting on Monday evening to highlight the issue.

Houses have been targeted in Tallow, Ballymacarbry, Ardmore, Cappoquin, Lismore, Ring and Dungarvan.