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9th February 2022
10:03am GMT

"Obviously, if you're in you'd clean them up. But if you're away then if the tin of kidney beans was still there then that suggests that you're away. This was happening in our local community in Manchester."
Explaining that an empty home is a more desirable target for burglars, it is always the best idea for homeowners to ask a neighbour or friend or family to keep an eye on the house if you are away on holiday.
Elizabeth is now urging those who might be in this position to look out for kidney beans on neighbour's doorsteps as well as their own and to clean them if found.
Other signs of a potential robbery or if a burglar is targeting your home by piling stones near doorways or putting stickers on dustbins.
It has also been reported that burglars have been leaving sellotape over front door keyholes to see if people are home, seeing if the tape breaks or not to note if anyone has gone into the house.Explore more on these topics: