How to break into a garage in 6 seconds

[shesgotlegs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw8DOblGB8

...and how to prevent it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI

 

[Empty Pockets]

The way the door casings are installed 'round my garage doors, entry via the above method just 'ain't' gunna happen...unless crowbars/chainsaws are used to remove everything.



(Besides, there are no windows in the doors for a crook to see through anyway...and, yes, I saw the 'crooks-can-do-this-by-feel' portion of the vid. A crook would very likely 'hit' some other place on the block that has windows in the garage doors. They're lazy. That's why they're thieves.)

 

[Kingman]

Better solution - http://www.liftmaster.com/lmcv2/productfamily/53/wall-mount-garage-door-openers/

 

[shesgotlegs]

This break in method seems to depend on having a window...

 

[Empty Pockets]

This break in method seems to depend on having a window...

According to the vid, a 'good' thief can do this by feel. But, as I suggested above, it's more likely a crook would choose a house that has windows in the 'doors - unless there's some specific reason he wants to gain entry into into a specific garage/house.

 

[Sinovac]

You can also install automatic side latches that prevent the door from being raised. These are options on the Liftmaster openers and most others. They engage when the door is closed.

 

[SteveA]

I agree Herb, Liftmasters are the bomb! I've had 4 of them installed for over 6 years now without a single problem and not a chance will their side locking system be opened with a coat hanger.

 

[maxemus]

No way to do this on my doors. Solid wood panels and my doors go straight up. The latch is 20 feet up.

 

[Empty Pockets]

The 'emergency releases' on the units in my downstairs garage have to be pulled straight down to disconnect them...and it's a real bear to accomplish that when standing directly beneath 'em inside the garage! 'Bottom line is no thief is gunna be able to use the subject method to get my 'doors open.

When wifey and I will be off gallivanting around for a week or two, I always disconnect the 'pull arms' from the drive motors so that anyone using one of those electronic garage door override goodies can't get in that way either. I then screw a couple "C" clamps onto the 'tracks' ahead of a couple rollers on each door and engage the manual side latches on the tracks as well. Good luck bypassing all that.

And then there's the alarm system...

"I don't mess around, boy." (- Rickey Nelson)


Paranoid (but protected) Pockets

 

[Kingman]

I agree Herb, Liftmasters are the bomb! I've had 4 of them installed for over 6 years now without a single problem and not a chance will their side locking system be opened with a coat hanger.

I went this route after talking to you Steve, and others here on the Forum after I heard about the coat hanger trick. And you don't need windows to see the center-pull quick release. The wood wedge is enough.

 

[FBA]

Liftmaster jackshaft motor - the end.

 

[Xcentric]

^^^ Got those. Also have two big windows on one wall and one big window opposite. So, I rely on...

 

[BlackICE]

I use this one

 

[Xcentric]

^^^Mossberg is good. Along with your .44 magnum.

 

[BlackICE]

^^^Mossberg is good. Along with your .44 magnum.

I have one of those too, but the Mossberg is easier to aim and shoot and even a 12g pump has faster follow up shots than a 44 Mag.

 

[Longhorn]

I take some extra precautions when we're away:
1) I drilled some 5/8" holes in the track and a Kryptonite lock (designed for the front disc brake of a motorcycle) goes there.
2) On the opposite side of the door, take a motorcycle tie-down strap and secure the door down by hooking one end to one of the roller/followers, and the other end to a slot in the door track. Even if they trip the release, the door is going nowhere.

 

[BlackICE]

My doors still have manual locks on them. If I ever leave the home for an extended period of time I turn off the remotes and set the manual locks.

 

[mmlcobra]

Liftmaster jackshaft motor - the end.

My choice as well.
Track locks on the doors with regular lifts when out of town.
Doors not going anywhere.
There was a group using chain saws thru building sides.
Those problems require HK/LWRC and a good security system.
M

 

[Vince H]

My home security includes HD video surveillance as well as other 007 traps. Not my design, the first owner was an electrician/security by trade and he went wild. Not complaining though. Oh yea and my sweet 100 lb rot.

Vince H

 

[Kayvan]

Putting some Heavy Duty Commercial grade 2 1/2" Shackle locks in roller-track of doors is an easy fix

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043EVDAU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1