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 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 ...

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 ...

"Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in reports of operators breaking into properties by ‘snapping’ cylinder locks in this way." Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get ...

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 ...

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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 ...