Gardaí: Posting holiday snaps could act as 'advertisement' to burglars

Gardaí are advising homeowners to avoid posting holiday snaps on social media as they often act as an advertisement to burglars targeting vacant homes. The warning has been issued as part of the first ever EU Focus Day to prevent domestic burglary in the EU.

An Garda Síochána has linked up with other members of the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN) in twelve countries to help prevent domestic burglaries in the European Union. The main goal of the campaign is to inform EU citizens how they can avoid the crimes themselves.