Experts are warning of a 'quiet' break-in method as burglars invade thousands of homes across England and Wales. While many ...

Burglary methods evolve, and lock snapping has become a major security concern for homeowners in London. Criminals exploit weak cylinder locks, gaining entry in seconds without sophisticated tools.

Police are urging Wolverhampton residents to be vigilant after a spate of lock snapping burglaries. Residents have been told to take action and protect themselves from break-ins during the winter. The ...

Police say there has been an increase in this type of burglary in the Worsley, Boothstown and Ellenbrook areas and today officers carried out a number of raids as part of Operation Breeze in a ...

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A 'surprising' common' burglary tactic has been revealed by Coventry police after thieves struck at a home. They say that lock snapping is a method being used by thieves to get into patio doors. The ...

A quarter of all burglaries in West Yorkshire are being committed by criminals using a technique called "lock snapping", police have revealed. Since 2009, there has been a rise in the technique, which ...

POLICE are calling for residents to be aware of burglaries involving 'lock snapping'. Police took to Facebook to warn of the increase in break-ins using the method, and shared advice on how to avoid ...

The force have said homeowners should follow the advice posted below: Dark evenings can provide perfect cover for burglars who can easily spot an open window in an unoccupied room, see your valuables ...