An undertaker has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from the homes of two dead people.
Gardaí are also examining if the man targeted any other homes or if there is a broader trend of undertakers stealing from homes.
In a statement, gardaí confirmed they are investigating the incidents of alleged theft.
A male has been arrested for the alleged offences under the Criminal Justice (theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2011 and was detained at a Dublin Garda Station.
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Investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A Garda spokesman said An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.
