Lock snapping burglary

Introduction

Lock snapping burglary is a prolific method of entry that has been used by criminals for over a decade.

It is believed that this method originated in the West Yorkshire area of the UK sometime in 2007 and quickly spread throughout the country.

The method targets inadequate euro locks and UPVC handles on doors such as composite, UPVC, Patio and french doors to name a few.

The unfortunate reality is that these type of inadequate locks and handles are fitted as standard to the majority of doors installed everyday to members of the public who are sadly still unaware of how vulnerable to burglary they are.

What are inadequate euro locks?

The outer shape of a euro lock is universal.

If your euro lock does not display the accredited 3-star and diamond stamp mark underneath where the key goes in, it is a fact that the lock can be snapped and entry gained.

This is proven time and time again as we attend burglary scenes whereby so called anti-snap locks that are not accredited have been snapped and entry gained.

What are inadequate handles?

Standard UPVC handles are only on average approximately 3 x the thickness of a coke can and are also usually made of aluminium which is snapped extremely easily.

The maximum accreditations available for a security handle is TS007 2 star diamond accredited.

Can this method of entry be prevented?

100% this method of entry can be prevented by installing the TS007 3-star diamond accredited ULTION euro lock from SheffLOCK.

This lock has never been snapped and entry gained.