Video doorbell alert helps prevent late-night burglary at County Limerick home
During the early hours of Sunday, August 2, an unsecured shed at Townerhill, Cappamore, was entered by two men who stole a scrambler bike
A HOMEOWNER’S video doorbell and alarm system helped thwart an intruder during a late-night break-in at a County Limerick home.
Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street Garda Station commented:
“On Sunday night, 2nd August, at approximately 11.30pm, a homeowner received a notification from her video doorbell alerting her that a man was inside her home. The house alarm activated almost immediately, causing the intruder to flee. Thankfully nothing further occurred.
“This incident highlights just how effective electronic security can be. They’re well worth considering if you’re reviewing your home security.”
There was also an attempted theft from a shed in Cappamore.
The local crime prevention officer said: “During the early hours of Sunday morning, between 3.30am and 5.20am, an unsecured shed at Townerhill, Cappamore, was entered by two men who stole a scrambler bike. As they attempted to leave across a field, they were disturbed by the homeowner, abandoned the bike and fled the scene.”
Gardaí in Cappamore are investigating.
Sgt O’Halloran concluded that this serves as a reminder that sheds, garages and outbuildings are often targeted because they contain valuable equipment.
“Keep these buildings locked at all times, fit good-quality locks, consider installing alarms or sensor lighting and, where possible, securely anchor motorcycles, quads or bicycles to a fixed point inside the shed.”