Attempted break-in

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An attempted break-in is an attempt to open a door, a lock or a shutter without a key that did not succeed. They did not get in, but they tried.

It does not always leave obvious damage. Be suspicious if the key goes in or turns differently, if there are new scratches around the cylinder, if the escutcheon has been moved or if the frame has a notch at the height of the latch. On a shutter, if the bottom slat is marked or out of its guide rails.

Even if the door still opens, it is worth having it checked: a damaged cylinder can fail just when you need it most. Call the police, take photos and, if you need it for the police report or the insurance, we give you a forced lock report.

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Forced lock report

A locksmith’s report on how a lock was forced, with photos and a description of the damage, to go with your police report and insurance claim.

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What do I do if my shop’s roller shutter has been forced?

Touch nothing, call the police and take photos. Then we secure the shutter so the premises are shut, and give you a written account of how it was forced for the police report and the insurer. Read the full answer

What do I do if someone has tried to force my door?

Do not touch the lock, take photos and report it to the police. Then we check whether the lock is still secure and, if you need it, write you a report for the insurer. Read the full answer

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