Home Alone ‘Wet Bandit’ burglar turns on tap in Leeds

A burglar broke into a Leeds home and deliberately turned on taps to flood and damage the property, according to Yorkshireeveningpost. The incident, covered in an article published on 8 April 2024, resulted in £350,000 worth of damage to the residence. The destructive method mirrors tactics from the Home Alone film series, earning the burglar comparisons to the fictional “Wet Bandit” character.

Homeowners should ensure taps and water valves are easily accessible only to residents, and consider installing water shut-off valves or flow restrictors to mitigate flood damage in the event of a break-in.

Source : Yorkshireeveningpost

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