Technical Articles

Jan 26 2012

LOCK PICKING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODS OF ENTRY

Non-Destructive Methods of Entry

Insurance policy clauses related to theft often include a condition that liability will only be accepted if there is evidence of violent and forcible entry, or words to that effect. Liability may be declined or an excess applied if such evidence is not apparent to claims investigators. On many occasions it is entirely obvious that a door (or window) has been forced open whilst locked but what if those obvious signs are absent?