Secure locks may deter burglaries

Press, 22 May 1986, Page 27

Secure locks may deter burglaries

“These days, most household burglaries are committed by a new type of criminal. They are young, unemployed, and very often supporting some sort of drug habit.” This is claim of the man’’*' s of the Lockwooa locks, Ogden Industries Proprietary, Ltd. Only about 15 per cent of the intruders are hardcore “professionals" with the skill and equipment to break into properties. For this reason it makes good sense to take simple precautions to foil this majority of “amateur” burglers. Properly fitted deadlocks on doors, and keyed security locks on windows, are enough to turn away most thieves. The 001 Deadlatch is one of the strongest and safest locks available. It has a tough metal case with concealed fixings at six points, so it is

almost impossible to prise off. The solid stainless steel bolt resists cutting, jemmying and manipulation. It deadlocks into postion automatically when the door is closed also. The 001 has a double cylinder so it cannot be opened, even from inside, without the key. In spite of this, the 001

is simple enough to install for the home handyperson. It covers most existing nightlatch outlines, so there is no need for paintwork retouching. The 001 comes in an attractive range of finishes to suit all doors. It is also available in a twin pack, for the back and front entrance to yo