EXCLUSIVE Frightened homeowners in millionaires' row in Highgate hit by wave of terrifying home invasions as balaclava gangs use crow bars to wedge open doors to mansions By JOHN JAMES Published: 03:19 EST, 9 November 2024 | Updated: 03:29 EST, 9 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Terrified residents of one of North London 's most expensive postcodes say they are living in constant fear of home invasions from balaclava wearing thugs who are targeting their properties at night. Roads in the leafy Highgate neighbourhood where the average home sells for £5.9million are patrolled by private security teams however this has not deterred criminals who continue to stalk the area.
Shocking Ring doorbell footage of a recent home invasion show the extreme lengths criminal gangs have gone to in order to gain access to the luxury mansions in the area. In the footage, three men can be seen shoving a bolted door just after 6pm on a Tuesday evening. Terrified residents of one of North London's most expensive postcodes say they are living in constant fear of home invasions Shocking Ring doorbell footage of a recent home invasion show gangs forcing themselves in with crowbars After gaining access to the property they storm their way inside and make off with valuables Residents have seen burglars trying to force their way into their homes on their CCTV Despite the presence of a car in the drive indicating that the owners are home, the burglars produce two crowbars and force open the door bef.