The incident occurred at her home in Portlaoise at approximately 8pm on Sunday evening.
A Laois senator says she and her family have been left shaken after coming across a person attempting to steal her car.
The incident took place at her Portlaoise home on Sunday evening at around 8pm.
Maria McCormack noticed the hazard lights of her car going off in her driveway and when she opened her front door the individual fled the scene on foot immediately.
Gardaí are confirming they're investigating an incident of theft from a home in Portlaoise.
The Sinn Fein rep is warning people to be vigilant, to lock their car and avoid leaving valuables in them.
She says the experience has left its mark:
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