latest news

ABS Thwarts Burglary Attempts- 10/02/2010

Kevin Horler, Contracts Manager at CASAC, says: "One of our engineers accompanied a police officer to a number of properties in a Wibsey street after a home had been burgled."

"Among those who agreed to have their home inspected were two ladies. They were impressed with the effort being made and were even more impressed when we could secure their homes with new locks - and it didn't cost them a penny!"

One of the ladies is Elizabeth Powell and she said: "There was a break-in down the road and we had a visit from a policeman and a CASAC engineer offering to fit new locks for free.

"And then a few days later I came home to find someone had tried their best to break in but they couldn't get in. Rather than be upset I was thrilled to think I had got one over a burglar!"

Mrs Powell, 74, added: "I can't believe the service I had from CASAC - it was absolutely wonderful. I don't have much to steal but the new locks have definitely given me peace of mind."

"I didn't have to make a phone call to anyone, or contact my insurers and it was done by a cheerful young man. I would recommend CASAC to anyone. They do a wonderful job."

In the process of trying to break-in the burglar damaged the lock which had to be replaced. Again CASAC did the work for free.

A 77-year-old neighbour also had the work carried out and she said: "I couldn't believe the work was free but I was very glad to have had it done just days before someone tried breaking into my home.

"I feel a lot safer now because I know burglars can't get past the locks which have been fitted."

"I have also told a lot of my friends to have the inspection done and get the locks replaced if needed.

"Because, as I say, it's much cheaper in the long-run to have the work done and prevent a burglary than pay to have a broken door replaced and have valuables stolen."

Kevin Horler, Contracts Manager at CASAC, said "The reason that burglars couldn't break-in was because CASAC have now started fitting a brand new product, the ABS cylinder from Avocet, which is designed to combat the snapping of euro cylinders. In our opinion this is by far the most secure Euro cylinder available and we would urge anyone who has a uPVC door to consider having one fitted"

Steve Stewart, Joint Managing Director for the lock's makers Avocet in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, said: "We are delighted that ABS has already proven its resilience by stopping two attempted attacks on residential properties and given peace of mind that the householders can be safe in their own homes.

"In my opinion, and in the opinion of industry experts including leading locksmiths and crime prevention officers, this is the most secure cylinder on the market."