Home Heating Oil Theft In Barefield Prompts Garda Warning

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Gardaí are advising people to take extra steps to ensure their home heating oil is secure.

It follows a report of a full tank of home heating oil being stolen from a home in the Drumquin area of Barefield sometime between the 31st of December and January 2nd, while the family were away.

Electric gates into the property were also damaged.

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Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Triona Brooks says the theft of home heating oil increases in the winter months and she has this advice for keeping your supply safe.