Second homes are more at risk of repeat break ins here in Devon.
The owners of second homes in Devon are being reminded to keep their properties safe as they head in to the area for the summer.
This week it was announced that 1 in 10 dwellings in the South West have been burgled more than once.
There were a total of 22 and a half thousand break ins between 2008 and 2013 in the westcoutry.
Inspector Paul Morgan from Police Headquarters in Middlemore says here in Devon, holiday homes are a particular target.