RESIDENTS are being warned to always double lock their doors to prevent burglars getting in. Bromley police say criminals are using thin strips of plastic or rulers to slip locks and enter premises in ...

“Leaving the key turned in the lock before going to bed doesn’t add security. In fact, it can make things worse ,” warns ...

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Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

A woman who died after a fire inside her Fort Washington, Maryland, home was found holding the key to her indoor deadbolt, prompting fire officials to warn residents about the locks they say likely ...

People living in Wavertree are being warned to follow a list of safety measures after a spate of recent burglaries. Merseyside Police issued the warning after 10 burglaries were reported in the ...

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