Laois Offaly Gardai have issued a warning in the wake of fuel thefts over the weekend.
Gardai are investigating the theft of fuel from farmyards in the Tullamore area of Offaly over the weekend.
They are reminding people to secure their fuel properly and to check fuel levels regularly.
Farmers and householders are also being urged to take preventative measures to deter criminals from stealing fuel.
They also urged people to take note of suspicious vehicles in their area and to report them to gardai.
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