West Midlands homeowners warned of darker nights burglary risk

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 12:38 · Archive

Homeowners in the West Midlands are being urged to check their door locks as the arrival of shorter daylight hours raises concerns about seasonal break-ins.

Homeowners across the West Midlands are being urged to inspect their exterior door security as the arrival of shorter daylight hours coincides with annual police warnings regarding seasonal domestic break-ins. Property experts have highlighted lock-snapping as a particular risk to homes in the region.

The warning comes as part of the annual seasonal advisory, with authorities encouraging residents to review their door security measures ahead of the winter months when darkness falls earlier in the day.

How it is being reported

• Darker Nights Burglary Warning: Property Experts Highlight Lock-Snapping Risks in West Midlands HomesHomeowners across the region are being urged to inspect their exterior door security as the arrival of shorter daylight hours coincides with annual police warnings regarding seasonal domestic break-ins.Express & Star · 27 Oct, 12:06
• Darker Nights Burglary Warning: Property Experts Highlight Lock-Snapping Risks in West Midlands HomesHomeowners across the region are being urged to inspect their exterior door security as the arrival of shorter daylight hours coincides with annual police warnings regarding seasonal domestic break-ins.Birmingham World · 27 Oct, 12:06

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