I Think Someone May Have Tampered With the Locks in my business, commercial property, or facility What Do I Do Now?

If you noticed that your business or facility locks have been tampered with, or if it appears that someone tried to break-in, you are probably experiencing feelings of anxiety, fear, and stress.

We will explain exactly what to look for if you believe your lock was tampered with, as well as detailing what actions to take with the help of an experienced and professional locksmith.

Looking for these common signs:

• Brute force. Signs of brute force include bent deadbolts or latches, warped doors or door frames, and the presence of small paint circles caused by moving the locking fixture. Criminals will often try to drill through a deadbolt, bash in a lock, or kick in a door. These actions often leave a trail of splintered wood and twisted metal.
• Lock does not function. If there are no visible signs of damage, you may notice that the key does not turn properly. This could be an indicator the lock has been tampered with.
• Bumping: By using a “bump key” – a dummy key of sorts – and hammering on the lock, a criminal can open the lock and gain access. When bumping is done correctly, it leaves little to no evidence. However, sometimes inexperienced burglars can leave identifiable marks. Signs of bumping include new nicks around the keyhole and shiny metal edges that look like they have recently been hit.
• Picking: This occurs when a burglar employs small tools such as a pin or screwdriver to turn the lock and rake the pin tumblers. Once the tumblers catch the lock, the doorknob will turn. While picking requires much skill and patience, the method is gentler than bumping and may not leave a trace. A common sign of picking is tiny scratch marks and some exposed metal around the keyhole. It’s not likely to show dents or warped bolts.

How to Take Action

If you believe your business, commercial property, or facility lock has been tampered with, you will want to contact a Pop A Lock Memphis as soon as possible. Take inventory of all your valuables and let other businesses, commercial properties, or facilities around you know about the attempted break-in. You may want to have a deadbolt lock installed, rekey, or install a new lock system.

Contact Pop-A-Lock Memphis for lock Rekeying, Repairing, or Replacing the lock system.

A trained and highly skilled Pop-A-Lock Memphis professional technician can Rekey, Repair, or Replace lock system quickly and at an affordable price. We can repair or install all lock brands, models, and types. Our Pop A Lock Memphis professional technicians will come to you, always arriving in a marked vehicle and uniform. We are fast, reliable, and have all the tools and equipment needed to get the job done quickly and correctly.

You can always count on our lock and key professionals at Pop-A-Lock Memphis for all your lock repair and installation needs. Don’t put your safety at risk by not having your locks installed by a professional.

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