Festive warning to beware of burglars
Some 70,600 homes will be raided for their stashes of presents over the festive season, according to research by More Th@n Home Insurance.
The data, based on interviews with ex-burglars, also pinpoints the time when the common house thief is most likely to strike: between 1:55am and 2:18am on Christmas Day.
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Hide AdEx-crooks say opportunities to steal increase greatly over the Christmas period. This is caused by: people over-indulging on alcohol and being less vigilant with home security (26 per cent), a naive and trusting festive spirit (26 per cent) and extended trips to family and friends resulting in houses left empty (10 per cent).