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.

"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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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 ...

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 ...

14:31, Fri, Jan 16, 2026 Updated: 14:35, Fri, Jan 16, 2026 Experts are warning of a 'quiet' break-in method as burglars invade thousands of homes across England and Wales. While many people may ...

Police have issued a warning to homeowners after a car was stolen from a house in Bolton. According to police, burglars broke into a house in Links Road, Harwood, at 3.20am this morning (July 18). A ...

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