South Dublin locals are being warned to keep their doors locked at all times as a group carrying crowbars and wearing balaclavas were spotted in the area.
CCTV footage caught the group as they attempted to break into a house in Shankill.
The homeowner said that the intruders tried to carry out the break in despite the fact that there was a car in the driveway indicating that the house was not vacant.
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They said: "There was somebody at home but they were in bed so the alarm was not on.
"They tried to open the window with a crowbar and when that failed, they picked up a very large rock from the garden and threw it through the window to break the glass."
They added that the loud noise from the smash was enough to wake up the person in the house and the group subsequently ran away.
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The homeowner continued: "[The group] are very brazen, very confident and very prepared."
"I am taking the time out to share this information so that we can look out for each other.
"Keep your doors locked, it's very easy to get complacent with the sunnier weather and being in and out of the house."
They concluded that if you are sleeping or home alone to have your alarm on as it will help draw attention to the attempted entry while also possibly scaring the intruders away.
In a statement to Dublin Live, Gardai confirmed the attempted break in.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a house that occurred on April 1 at approximately 11am in the Rathmichael area of Shankill.
"Four males gained entry to a house and fled the scene after being disturbed by an occupant.
"No injuries were sustained and investigations are ongoing."
