It comes after a man approached a home in Rosenallis, pretending to be a member of An Garda Síochána.
Gardaí are urging homeowners in the midlands to be on the lookout for officer impersonators.
It's after a man called to a home in Rosenallis on Tuesday morning, pretending to be a member of An Garda Síochána.
The householder did not engage the man at the door.
Gardaí are reminding people to check the identity of the officer at their door, if they are suspicious.
Any suspicious activity can be reported to your local Garda Station.
Garda Crime Prevention Officer in Laois and Offaly, Graham Kavanagh, explains what you should do if you're suspicious of an officer at your door: