Darryl Kennedy, 62, claims to have broken into 20,000 homes and has been to prison four times, but now he says he is on the straight and narrow and wants to help people protect their homes He has bags of experience

A former professional burglar who claims to have targeted 20,000 properties has shared his insider knowledge on 'burglar-proofing' homes during the summer break. Darryl Kennedy, 62, from Salford, Manchester, began his life of crime at just nine years old alongside his father - and has subsequently served four prison sentences. ‌

However, the father-of-three insists he has now turned his life around – working with police forces and universities to help homeowners safeguard their properties. With summer representing prime season for break-ins, Darryl has disclosed

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