A tenant on West 42nd Street and sixth avenue stepped out briefly and heard the click no one wants to hear — the deadbolt engaging behind them.
Nelson arrived to find a standard mortise setup in good condition, which meant drilling was unnecessary.
Entry approach
Using professional picking techniques, Nelson worked the lock carefully, maintaining light tension to avoid stressing the mechanism.
Time on site
Entry was achieved quickly, and the lock was cycled multiple times afterward to confirm normal function.
Final note
No parts were damaged and no replacement was needed.
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