I received an emergency call from a local post office last week, they had accidentally locked three sets of safe keys inside one of the safes and were unable to open the shop until they could access the money. I was in attendance at another job at the time the call came in but luckily I was just about wrapping it up and was able to be with them within half an hour and had the safes open within another 30 minutes.
Author: Mark Doyle
Elsafe Hotel Safe Opening
This Elsafe 252-1501 Hotel Safe in Blackpool was failing to open and displaying a 5ER or SER error. We opened the safe up so that the customer could retrieve his passport and other valuables. I have also seen the 252-1511 version of this safe which is hinged on the opposite side.
Antique Safe Opening
The owner of this old antique safe in Manchester had broken the handle off trying to force his safe open with a hammer. We were able to open the safe without any further damage.
Chubb Wall Safe Opening
This Chubb wall safe had failed to be opened by another locksmith. We got it open for the customer thus maintaining our 100% success rate.
Secure Safes Under Floor Safe Picked Open
This Secure Safes (Coventry) Ltd under floor safe had been found by the new owner of a property in Southport who wanted it opened out of curiosity prior to tiling over where it was. We picked it open but unfortunately it was empty. As an added bonus the locking lid in the picture was given to us and makes a fitting trophy and a useful practice aid.
Milners Key Locking Safe Opening
The keys to this Milners safe in a bar in Southport had been lost and urgent access was required to the contents late on a Sunday evening. We were able to attend site within the hour and open the safe for the owners.
Burg Wachter Key Locking Safe Opening
The keys to this German Burg Wachter safe in a house in Leigh, Greater Manchester had been lost and the important documents and medication inside were needed quickly. It was decided to drill this one open due to the urgency and the customer did not require the safe returning to service.
Dudley Key Locking Safe Opening
The key to this Dudley deposit safe in a mini supermarket in St. Helens had been lost. We picked open the lock and found the key had been accidentally deposited inside.