Experts are warning of a 'quiet' break-in method as burglars invade thousands of homes across England and Wales. While many people may imagine smashed windows or forced doors, there's another trick ...

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.

Experts have issued a warning over a 'quiet' burglary technique as thieves target thousands of properties throughout England and Wales alone. While most people picture shattered glass or kicked-in ...

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “Police are investigating a burglary on Pargeter Road, Bearwood, last night (7 Feb). “The offenders snapped a door lock to gain access at 6.15pm and stole ...

Unfortunately that is West Midlands Police’s description for ‘lock-snapping’ which has emerged as a prominent form of burglary in the Black Country this year. Armed with nothing more than a pair of ...

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 ...

Councillor Linda Leach, for Bilston North, said residents across the city needed to check their door and window locking mechanisms to ensure they were snap-resistant. “Lock-snapping is a burglary ...

Ch Supt Paul Money said lock snapping accounted for 27% of all burglaries in December A quarter of all burglaries in West Yorkshire are being committed by criminals using a technique called "lock ...