POLICE have warned people to check their locks after two people were arrested, charged and remanded for a burglary in Baildon.
The perpetrators gained entry after snapping the property's locks yesterday.
2 arrested, charged and remanded for a burglary in Baildon yesterday.
— Sgt T Green (@WYPSgt2008Green) September 17, 2021
Entry was gained by snapping locks.
Check your locks folks. #NotOnMyPatch pic.twitter.com/ExoblvvRNF
West Yorkshire Police have put out these five tips to ensure your locks are safe:
- Look to upgrade your cylinder locks to one’s that have either achieved a 3-star rating under TS 007 and/or the Sold Secure Diamond Standard (SS312). Some cylinders have achieved both.
- Enhanced security handles achieving a 2-star rating under TS 007 should also be considered.
- Cylinder locks can be changed by yourself. However, it is vital that they are measured properly to ensure the right size for your door. They should NOT be fitted so that they are left protruding from the door unit or handle.
- If you are going to ask someone to upgrade your locks consider using the Master Locksmiths Association (www.locksmiths.co.uk). Always obtain three quotes for the fitting of new looks to the standards referenced and pick the one that best suits your circumstances.
- You may also be able to fit sash jammers to your doors, which have also proven to prevent burglaries. It’s important that you check the warranty for your door first though, in order to ensure that the fitting of additional devices won’t negate it.
Police added: "Cylinder locks are present on the majority of UPVC doors, and we are aware that some offenders have developed a way of overcoming them to gain entry into a home.
"This type of burglary accounts for approximately 20-25 per cent of all burglaries in West Yorkshire, but around 40% of these offences are failed attempts."
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