Gardaí warn motorists ahead of anticipated rise in car break-ins this summer

According to new figures, break-ins are more likely to occur in summer between 2pm and 7pm, while the car is parked at a location associated with outdoor activities

Though theft from cars last year fell by 22% compared to the previous year, gardaí said the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over the coming weeks would likely see more thefts reported. File picture: Andy Gibson.

Gardaí are warning motorists to be extra vigilant when parking their car at beauty spots this summer, ahead of a predicted rise in vehicle break-ins.

Items worth a total of €36m were stolen from parked vehicles around Ireland between 2016 and 2020.