security/breaking in

[the_big_fact_hunt]

a mate has a 13 plate, think its a T350, someone broke in a while back with a pick, and the other night someone appeared to just walk up and open the back doors, then the drivers door and have a root round. Is there some way of getting in easily? it was on camera and there was no evidence of damage, and we couldnt see that he had been round earlier to unlock it. My mate is pretty sure he locked it and set the alarm as usual. The guy just walked up and opened the door and we cant see how, other than being unlocked.
Obviously im not asking to be told how to do it, nor do i want to see it posted on the forum, but id like to know how it was done to prevent it happening again

[MinorMatt]

A pick key was probably used. Security locks (aftermarkwt) are the only real answer

[Cal1990]

This is happening was too often folk picking doors so I've rammed tiger seal in the door locks and if fob ever dies I'll just get wee side window out as Cheap and easy to replace. Thieves can't get in if they can't pick the lock

[Punto443]

Thieves wil find a way, you can only try and slow them down

Seen this one on FB!!

[Punto443]

Please don't post pictures of devices to actually break in to the vans


We know what the are, but don't really want to advertise them!

[loot]

[knobby1]

LOL.....

Lord Knobrot

[paul2012]

This one is better - perfect for cutting a hole in roof. Especally when have slam locks & locked your keys in the back

[paul2012]

On as serious note, those lock picks that were on ebay.

You can report them as they are prohibited on ebay

[bigjohnthomas]

Amateurs you wouldn't make a good robbin scoucer with one of those
You need one of theses
Makita 9 inch

[knobby1]

9 inch

9 inches...pppffttt you bragger....! The only way I'd have 9 inches is to do it three times...!

Lord Knobrot

[bigjohnthomas]

You can't tell where the extra door is now

[bigjohnthomas]

9 inch

9 inches...pppffttt you bragger....! The only way I'd have 9 inches is to do it three times...!

Lord Knobrot

And That's just foreskin

[loot]

Statistically speaking (van thefts reported on this forum only) you'll find that it's down south that get nicked the most i think


If anyone is worried about their van being stolen (the standard way) then secure the drivers lock, it's covered a lot on the forum, OK it won't stop thieves totally but will slow the lazy ones down
Also consider fitting something that makes a noise when the van is interfered with.
Wee waa wee waa is good

[the_big_fact_hunt]

i am considering tapping into the siren supply on the alarm and wiring in some airhorns, one in the cab, one in the cargo bay, should be loud enough