Property News · December 12, 2010

Beware: Christmas presents can be a gift for burglars


Christmas presents left lying around are a gift for burglars – but a few basic security steps could save a lot of heartacheChristmas comes but once a year, but that is often enough for burglars to take advantage of slack home security and a supply of brand new goods piled conveniently under the tree, insurers are warning.Although thieves are more likely to take a rest on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve is the season’s worst day for burglary, according to 10 years’ worth of claims data from Aviva. Homes are 22% more likely to be broken into on 31 December than on an average day. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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