Multiple Burglaries Target Vulnerable Homes Across UK, Kenya

Recent burglary cases across different regions highlight a troubling pattern of criminals targeting vulnerable or unoccupied homes and returning multiple times. Alan Mellor, with numerous prior convictions, was jailed for breaking into three Newcastle properties, including one belonging to a deceased person, stealing items of both financial and sentimental value. In Dorchester, two men repeatedly burgled a home of vulnerable residents who could not defend themselves, prompting police appeals for public help to identify them. In Blaina, brothers Daniel and Jonathan Price broke into a home twice within hours, stealing various items and later attempting to use stolen credit cards, with both having extensive criminal records. Similarly, in Tewksbury, a known parolee was arrested for breaking into a home during the day and stealing a safe containing cash and documents. These incidents, including a broad daylight burglary in Nairobi caught on CCTV, raise concerns about the effectiveness of security measures and the need for increased vigilance in communities.