Experts warn of repeat burglary risk

HOMES that have been burgled once are more at risk of being targeted again, according to experts.

However, simple security measures — such as lighting, proper locks and alarms — can help put off would-be burglars from coming back a second time, or targeting the home in the first place.

Eircom’s PhoneWatch Burglary Report, published yesterday, said February was the most targeted month for burglaries. Research carried out by British forensic psychologist Professor Ken Pease showed that people burgled once were more likely to be hit again within a short period.