'Don't give thieves a Christmas present' call

Householders were warned yesterday to beware of burglars sneaking around the living room at Christmas.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Dec 2010, 22:43 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2010, 22:44 BST

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 reformed ex-burglars, also pinpoints the time over the Christmas period when the common house thief is most likely to strike: during a 23-minute window between 1.55am and 2.18am on Christmas Day.

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Some 84 per cent of ex-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; a nave and trusting festive spirit; and extended trips to family and friends resulting in houses left empty.