Summary: This case highlights a creative summer burglary in West London, where a thief drilled straight through a door lock. London Locksmith responded quickly, replacing the severely damaged lock with a high-security solution and restoring the homeowner’s safety within an hour during peak burglary season.
Summer months bring about a spike in burglaries everywhere. The weather is warming up and people’s guards are going down. Burglars seem to be getting a bit creative during this season.
Let’s take a look at this from a burglar’s perspective:
Imagine, you, yourself are a thief. You’re at a creative block. You’re sick of picking locks and kicking down doors. It’s the same old thing every day. Peak burglary season is coming and you’re at a lull. You need some inspiration for the summer months.
Then it hits you…… a drill! Drilling through the lock is the perfect fresh technique for you! It’s the foolproof groundbreaking (or should I say lock breaking) idea! Lock your doors because the “Drill Bandit” is on the loose.
We imagine that is the exact thought process of our most recent burglar…
This is a first for us. The burglar drilled through the lock completely. The drill destroyed the lock allowing the burglar to enter the home.
Luckily, 24 hour locksmith near me came to the rescue. We had the lock replaced and our client’s house secured within moments. We used a high-security lock to ensure the homeowner’s maximum safety.
Mission: Replace the damaged locks resulting from a break in
Emergency: door and lock were severy damaged and needed to be replaced
Lock: high-security locks
Location: West London
Phone call date & time: Saturday, May 16, 2018, 3:07 AM
Arrival time: 02:35 AM (~60 minutes)
Work time: 61 minutes
Check out the results in the picture below:
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Now all that’s left to do is track down the “Drill Bandit”.
FAQs
Warmer weather, open windows, holidays, and reduced vigilance make homes more vulnerable during the summer months.
Yes. Some burglars use drills to destroy weaker locks, allowing quick access without traditional lock picking.
Installing high-security, anti-drill locks and reinforced door hardware significantly reduces the risk.
Contact an emergency locksmith immediately to replace damaged locks and secure your property.
In this case, the locksmith arrived within around 60 minutes and completed the repair in just over an hour.
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