What Is lock Snapping ?

As the title would suggest this is where the cylinder is literally snapped into two by applying torque i.e. force to the cylinder. There are a number of ways and also tools to enable this to be done. Suffice to say that double euro cylinder lock due to their design, are inherently weak at the centre. Thieves have taken advantage of this lock and devised methods of snapping these types of cylinder locks in a matter of seconds and still be able to operate the lock to open the door.

See the link here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17075027

What can be done?
Don’t worry, speak to your local locksmith, who will be able to advise you on the latest ANTI SNAP cylinders, which can replace your old cylinders.

BBC’s Inside Out recently ran this on the programme which can be viewed here on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCufUpr_QRY