Credit-crunched burglars stealing fridges, other kitchen appliances!Byline: ANI London, Nov 13 (ANI): Cash and jewellery no more attract recession-hit burglars, as they've set eyes only Eyes only may refer to:
Between March and August this year, 50 vacuum cleaners, 26 microwaves, 16 toasters, 15 kettles, 13 tumble dryers and 10 fridges were stolen from customers' homes, claimed a insurance company. Six dishwashers, three electric toothbrushes, two hair removers and one beard trimmer also ended up as swag, reports The Daily Express. Andrew Lowe Andrew Lowe (born 1959) is a Canadian geophysicist and amateur astronomer. He has discovered a number of asteroids. He is one of only sixteen individual observers worldwide who has discoveries spanning four or more decades, and the only observer who has accomplished this , head of Direct Line Home Insurance, said: "While most people would go to the likes of Argos or John Lewis for their appliances, thieves seem to be using the recession to do their shopping in other people's homes. "Maintaining security for everyday items is just as important as for special and expensive pieces, since you can't hide a washing machine under your bed." (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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