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There is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostImpressive bitting (note the side bitting a la ASSA) but I am not impressed by keys, rather the locks they are in.
If the lock is a euro cylinder one just snaps the cylinder for example. SS312 Euro cylinder? Lump hammer.
In the end, people do not pick locks in general, they smash windows & break doors.
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Sometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Bottle Jacks. Under 20 quid on eBay.Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.Comment
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Lot of times I forget to lock the car. Once I went out for 4-5 hours and left my front door keys dangling at the door. Lucky escape.Originally posted by Paddy View PostSometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.Comment
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I've tried to use a client building pass to get into my front door before. Not that I have anything remotely 'swipeable' on my door.Originally posted by Paddy View PostSometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.
Have often tried to get into client buildings with my oyster card too.Comment
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I know people who have been burgled and the burglar came through:Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.
1. a very small open window e.g. bathroom window
2. an unlocked window in flats higher than 1st floor
3. the ceiling in flats and terraced houses as they got into the roof space"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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I once swiped my debit card over a clients security barrier. I've done the same at the train stations too.Originally posted by ladymuck View PostHave often tried to get into client buildings with my oyster card too.Comment
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