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Originally Posted by Xaccers
I beg to differ.
If they broke in, and repared the damage (ie bought a new window pane for a tenner) thus giving no evidence of the damage, they could (as advised to do so by many squatter's web sites) claim that the front door was open as they walked past.
A crime has been committed.
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Xaccers, I agree, but that is circumstantial. In the particular case in question it appears that the occupants gained entry via an open window and the police did not feel confident enough to allege forced entry or breaking and entering.
Again, each case is unique.