Gardai have launched an investigation after two houses were broken into in Meath on Friday evening.
The thieves entered the houses in the Seaview Housing Estate in Laytown by smashing a hole in the glass on the back door and unlocking the door from the inside.
They stole a "small quantity of jewellery" from one of the houses.
Gardai say the burglaries happened between 17:45 and 20:00.
A garda spokesperson said Laytown gardai are investigating the incident.
They said: "If anyone saw any suspicious activity in the area or can help in any way please contact the Gardai on 01 8010600."
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