Locking external doors may help to lower the risk of a distraction burglary,
police have claimed.
According to the Coventry Telegraph, police officers have made the plea after burglars gained access to homes in Brandon
and Ansty after walking in through the unlocked exterior doors to the rear of the
properties.
Victims who caught the thieves in the act were informed that they were representatives of the water board and the burglars
pleaded to walk out of the houses with the snatched belongings.
Detective Sergeant Martyn Stephens, of Warwickshire Police, said distraction
burglaries particularly increase at this time of year, meaning it is worthwhile considering ways of boosting home security.
"Consider
installing a side gate so that opportunist burglars cannot go around the back of your house and make sure you lock your back door," he added, going on to urge homeowners to always challenge the identity of any
unexpected visitors.
Britons looking to boost their home security may wish to consider composite doors from Stockportdouble glazing supplier Force 8, which include a five-point locking system and have been tested with a battering ram to ensure they
can withstand an attempt at forced entry.
Force 8 the North West's leading window
and door manufacturer.
Written by Alice Cox
