Burglars were foiled in their efforts to steal home heating oil from a house near Tipperary Town last week.
The occupant of a house at Coolnaherin, Scallagheen just outside Tipperary Town disturbed two males as they attempted to steal home heating oil from a tank on the grounds of their residence around 11pm last Friday, December 1.
The two culprits ran away from the property when they were caught red handed by the householder.
Gardaí at Tipperary Town Garda Station are investigating the incident and have appealed to anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Coolnaherin area that night to contact the station at (062) 80670.
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