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Burglar thwarted by 'Home Alone-style' trap in Northumberland Posted: February 19, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 On November 9 last year, Paul Howell attempted to gain entry to a property in ...

A “prolific” burglar who was thwarted by a ‘Home Alone-style' trap has been jailed for more than three years. Paul Howell tried to break into a home on Bondicar Terrace in Blyth ...

[Anders] tipped us off about his hack that re-purposes a smoke alarm as a burglar alarm. Unfortunately, he came home in the middle of a burglary but wanted to be ready the next time someone tries ...

Video: Burglar thwarted by 'Home Alone-style' trap in Northumberland On November 9 last year, Paul Howell attempted to gain entry to a property in Blyth, Northumberland. However, the occupants had ...

A burglar has been jailed after he was thwarted by a Home Alone-style trap, police have said. CCTV has been released which shows Paul Howell attempting to break in to a property in Blyth ...