Police warn of burglary tactic used to check if homes are empty over half-term

Met Police have warned residents to be wary of the tactic used by criminals - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Police have warned of a technique burglars are using to see whether people are away over the half-term holidays.

The Bickley and Sundridge area in London has had several burglaries in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Police said.