Stop Phoenix Storefront Break-Ins Fast
If you’ve got an aluminum glass storefront door—the kind you see in most strip malls or business parks—you’ve got two big problems.
These doors are easy to break into. And most people don’t even know it.
We’ve helped a lot of local businesses around Phoenix—from Gold Canyon to Peoria. And every time we work on these glass doors, we see the same issues.
Problem #1: Twisting the Lock Cylinder
A thief can grab the lock with a pair of channel locks and twist it right out. Doesn’t matter how expensive the lock is. Without protection, they’ll be inside in seconds.
Solution:
We install a cylinder guard that blocks tools from grabbing the lock. It’s a fast, affordable fix.
Problem #2: Bypassing the Lock with a Tool
There’s a tool that slides into the door frame and pops the latch open from the inside. It’s cheap. It’s easy to find. And it works—even on high-security locks.
Solution:
We install a latch guard plate that blocks that tool from reaching the latch. No plate? You’re exposed. Plate installed? Problem solved.
Problem #2: Picking or Bumping the Lock
We can install high security locks that not only prevent lock picking and bumping, but are also copy restricted so your employees can’t make copies of your keys.
These Doors Are Everywhere
You’ll find these types of locks and doors all over Phoenix—especially in shopping centers and professional offices.
If you’ve got one, we can come out and show you exactly where your vulnerabilities are—and fix them the right way.
Stop Storefront Break-ins By Twisting the Mortise Lock
Without a cylinder guard, the mortise lock itself is very susceptible to an attack.
A simple pair of channel locks is all that is needed to torque the lock and quickly break in to your small business.
To fix the issue where a pair of pliers or channellocks can twist out a mortise lock, ACME Locksmith will install a cylinder guard. This will prevent tools from being able to grab the lock.
Watch This 5-Second Break In – Protect Your Chandler Business from Burglary
I break into this business in 5 seconds and teach you how to stop it with a simple, inexpensive security product.Stop Storefront Break-In By Bypassing the Mortise Body
Recently a YouTube personality made this weakness generally known to over 10 million viewers!
Though bypassing the the commercial storefront door requires a specialty tool, it can be purchased online by anyone, without restriction, for just a few dollars.
This business security lock weakness results from the design of the mortise body itself. The specialty tool can be slid into the lock, twisted, and pulled to release the lock’s latch. The door will swing freely open.
A latch guard ensures that this technique cannot be used to release the lock mechanism because of the bends that would be required make it impossible to do.
Lockpicking Lawyer Defeated – Stop this Chandler Storefront Security Attack
This lock bypass uses a special tool designed to get passed the lock that can easily be bought online.Stop Storefront Break-Ins by Lock Picking and Bumping
Another way break-ins happen is through lock picking or lock bumping. These attacks don’t damage the door. They use special tools—or even just a modified key—to open the lock quietly and quickly. Most standard locks found on storefronts can be picked or bumped in under a minute.
High-security locks stop this. They have patented keyways, tight tolerances, and security pins that make picking nearly impossible. And because the keys can’t be duplicated without permission, your staff are the only ones with working copies. If you want to stop unauthorized entries, this is one of the best upgrades you can make. You can read more about these locks right here.
Service Area
ACME Locksmith improves business storefront door security in Apache Junction, Ahwatukee, Chandler, and commercial properties all across the Valley. We provide fast, commercial door improvements in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Queen Creek, Glendale, and Gold Canyon.