This is kinda weird n am open to all sugguestions.... My friend has lived in her flat now for over 2 years and a few nights ago around 2am she was in bed sleeping n she and her boyfriend were awoken by a funny noise outside.. Someone was trying 2 get in2 her flat not by force but they had managed 2 unlock her door with what she thinks is a key.. Now she lives in a bit of a dodgey place so she has got 2 bolts on her door so she was safe because the person couldnt get in.. Her boyfriend got up 2 investergate and could see there was someone tryin the door handle so he shouted at then n told them 2 f**k off or he was callin the police.. The person legged it and they didnt get time 2 see thorough the window who is was... Now my friend only has 1 spare key n her mum has it so she is a bit confusseded on how they managed to unlock the door in the 1st place..... ny ideas????
2007-01-19 01:23:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
She's got to change the locks or if she has a landlord it's his/her responsilibilty. In rented accommodation nobody knows how many copies of the keys there are or who has them
2007-01-19 01:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Zebedeesnose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can take an impression of a key with clay, and then duplicate it. If her house key was on the same key ring as her car key and she gave it up anywhere (mechanic, valet parking...etc) the key could be copied. If her key is at her mom's and just hanging there in the open anyone with access to her mom's house could copy it as well. Could very well just be a skilled lockpick too. She should install a light with a motion sensor to light porch as anyone approaches. Also, report to police would be good. She's secure with two other locks, but i understand the peace of mind thing. she could rig a cheap webcam (with motion sensor) to record activity at the door as well.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-19 01:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Soldier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's renting it could be an old tenant has a copy of the key, if there is a super, well let's not entertain the idea, her best bet would be to get the locks changed, until then shove something heavy in front of it. Also check if there's something the police may be able to suggest.
2007-01-19 01:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by polynesiachick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a previous tenant might have had a copy cut. or maybe they were trying to jimmy the lock
2007-01-19 06:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by lizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with Zeb get those locks changed now.
2007-01-19 01:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to keep a baseball bat with nails through it at her bedside.
That'll learn 'em if they try to get in!!
2007-01-19 01:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be an old tennant?
2007-01-19 01:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by zanydumplings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋