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

Experts have issued a warning over a 'quiet' burglary technique as thieves target thousands of properties throughout England ...

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 have given out advice on how to prevent "lock snapping" burglaries. Certain door locks, known as "euro-cylinder locks" are vulnerable to "lock snapping". The technique allows thieves to exploit ...

"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 ...

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When a polar blast hits and your key suddenly refuses to turn, the real danger is not the ice in the cylinder but the snap of metal if you force it. A frozen door lock is usually a temporary problem, ...