Deadbolt + Hammer = Burglared

*(Well not exactly hammer, because that will make a lot of noise)
A cheap deadbolt get burglared. No damage to the keyway, so the only way is the internal part inside and turn a spindle with screwdriver.

Usually the easy way is to use a hammer. But in this case there is no dent to the deadbolt cover.

There are, however some dent and scratches on the door (maybe not so obvious from the dark photo). The thief must be using a flat head screwdriver, pry down the deadbolt, then use the same screwdriver to just turn the spindle behind.

Guess what, when ask the owner, indeed he put some handy tools outside the house, including a flat head screwdriver.

What can we learn from this case?

In some frequent cases, the thief comes empty handed, so your neighborhood doesn’t realise. 

“This is not a thief! Because he doesn’t have any tools or bag. How can he enter a house empty-handed?”.

 He open into your door using some tools or items you put outside your home. Even some gardening tools, repairing tools, maintenance tools, etc.

So, the today’s real equation should be:

Deadbolt + Flat Head Screwdriver = Burglared. 

(Better don’t put this as the headline, we don’t wanna attract too many attention)
How about you? What do you put at the exterior compound of your house?

Advise from Locksmith,
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