Nobody is teaching the bad guys how to do this.. They already know

Knowledge is power. Use it, don't be a victim.

Tie wrap the latch so it cannot be tripped from the outside like that. If you go away for several days, kill the power to the doors and place c-clamps in the door tracks just above one of the rollers, One other things, do not have cheap doors or they can just kick out the panels anyway. Especially if you garage is in the back of the house and neighbors cannot see it.

7-8-9 BANG...BANG...BANG!!

Way to go. You just became our Dobermans new rag toy. Yes plural. LOL

The window sure helps

Wow! This is nuts! But good to know without windows, or a wire tie around the manual latch (repeat it with me).... "wire tie around the manual latch", I am probably ok..... lol. I liked the guy who called the guy on the video numb nuts... hehehee

Why are people afraid of information. Now you know something you didn't before. So, NOW you can protect yourself from it happening to you. When you didn't know about it, you couldn't.

@cxs7966

5 жыл бұрын

and now i can break into peoples garages in 6 seconds ahahha

I'm glad I have a roll-up shop door type, like the security screen in the mall, but solid.

NO MOAR WIRE HANGERS! -Mommy Dearest

Use zip ties to hold the manual lock in place. Need to open the door manually from within? Get wire cutters to break the zip ties.

As a Garage Door Professional with over 40 years in the business I'd like to make a few points here. First the video is 100% correct, this can be done, however and especially if the door does not have windows it is not quite as easy as this looks. Second, removing the cord as shown does not remove the problem, again as shown. Third, Wire tying the latch so that it cannot be activated is fine, until that moment when everything has gone wrong and someone is trapped under the door and yes, this does happen. There is at least one model of opener on the market that has a flush latch, it eliminated the ability to catch the latch with a wire. Again fine, remove the cord, but remember you are no longer able to release your door quickly in the event of an emergency, that is why it is called and emergency disconnect. There is one model of opener on the market that incorporates an electro-mechanical lock that goes through the track over a roller to positively secure the door. It is however about twice the price of any other unit.

@v6mustang551

5 жыл бұрын

Yes those LiftMasters with the automatic garage door lock are expensive, but still worth the investment

My solution is once they break in make sure you let them get into your home and then double tapping them two to the chest, then one to the head. Remember, "I was afraid for my families life." Don't forget to tremble and shake saying those words. Working up a tear or two may do the job as well. You can always replace property.

@jeka5951

6 жыл бұрын

If this ever done happen, make sure you shoot their front.. had a friend do this to an intruder to protect his family, and the perp turned to run, then he shot him. Had to do 6 years in prison.

@Official2Shitty

2 жыл бұрын

That would be murder and you would probably be surprised at how long you would go to jail

Try it on a garage without windows and get back to us.

Thats great that you show people how to do this. . . . . How about showing how to prevent it!

Important info. Thank you. Be sure to watch the next video folks.

Before some of you not so bright responders jump all over this guy, all you have to do is to 1. Shade the window so he cant see to pull the release or 2. put a slip guard so the hook slides right off. OP - thanks for making me aware of the vulnerability. Ignore some of the ignorant AH that think your going to be the cause of their next break in....

Contact your nearest supplier, preferably someone who sells your current brand of drive unit, and have a battery backed installed. (Keep in mind that some of the older drive units are incompatible with battery backups so a whole new drive unit may be required). Then since you have no use for the manual release cord you (or a technician) would need to remove the lever that disengages the door ( hooked 0:18 ) leaving nothing for thieves to disengage. - RJ Garage Doors Australia

I have a response, too. It's called and 870 Remington shotgun.

@jimmbbo

10 жыл бұрын

00 buckshot gives a great pattern at 15 feet!

@tjmargeson

10 жыл бұрын

Doesn't really help when they break in while you're not home, which most thieves will watch and wait for.

@vietnamvet11

10 жыл бұрын

You use that you go to jail.They got into garage not inside your home that you would have to wait for.Me I live in Florida and the front of my home faces west and we cannot have windows in are garage doors and cannot have doors that open in anyway any moron that has windows in his garage doors deserves what he gets

@sfsgm

10 жыл бұрын

Millard Huff Well Mr. Know it all, where I live when somebody breaks into a garage attached to a house the 870 Remington is a useful tool to foil that. Being a law enforcement officer, I suspect I have a much better idea of what I can and can't do where I live than you do in Floriduh. Sheesh, you people can't even figure out how to count ballots.

@sfsgm

10 жыл бұрын

tjmargeson I have real time video that gets sent to my cell phone and the ability to literally announce to them via cell phone that I am watching and calling law enforcement and the neighbors, who are all armed.. Besides, anybody that sits in wait on our private road is generally contact by one of the residents here.

@moccina zip tie the release mechanism so you cant pull it with a coat hanger.

Cameron Scott posted something, look for it: Stop Thieves from Breaking Into a Garage -- Protection Against the 6-Second Break-in!

Protect yourself! Lock and alarm the door between your home and garage!

@RichardFallstich

10 жыл бұрын

I have a detached garage - how do the thieves get into my house?? (There are valuable things in the garage that can also be stolen.)

Thought that I would respond due to the naivete of some of the comments (been in the business since 1986 and have seen a few things but keep learning, whatever that's worth) Ahhh...a garage door without windows...oh, no! (heavy sigh)...burglar will have to move on to next victim ... or maybe not. Well, here is how its done ... cordless drill with a paddle bit applied center on the door and approximately 12" from the top of the door - make your hole (surprisingly easy to do; if a metal bracket is present, move left or right with your cordless drill by about 2"...insert wire (hangar) straight through and catch dangling release chord. - If no chord, this is "trickier" (not really)...make your hole 2-4" from top of door, insert wire (hangar) straight through and grab the latch - okay, so that wasn't so difficult ("tricky") after all. Note what you trying to prevent ... The closed garage door (after entry) permits concealment of bad guys (from neighbors, residents, police responding to a suspicious person or burglar call), provides time and concealment for preparation of efficient entry/exit of the residence. These burglary skills are practiced and mastered quickly by bad people ... but can be defeated. Use common sense...including (but not limited to) installation of real secure doors and windows, set alarms (the area on the other side of your garage's interior door should be a "trap" - that means no alarm delay if the trap area is breached, thus sounding an audible alarm and simultaneously sending an immediate "panic" signal to your PD requiring a response, etc) ... of course, its also helpful to be observant, not to over feed your dogs and to become well trained in the use of a firearm ... zip tie down those latches, reinforce your windows and doors, prepare for contingencies...good luck, be safe. Excellent video.

@IRONMAN000

7 жыл бұрын

murphy10020 nicely said!!!!

I have NO door opener. And it is latched whenever I'm not in there or home.

That's why people have cameras now and security system

well said dude

Can cancel out all garage door break ins with a 10 cent zip tie.

I just keep balloons filled with VX gas and a motion detector connected to a detonator, which is disabled only garage door code entry. I don't like windows either because if there are windows on the garage door, the thief can see the VX and will pick another garage, thus, all my fun is ruined. :(

Mine don't have windows on them.

Simple cure really. Just lock the door inside at the rails and they can't roll it up.

my door does not have a window so it will be a lot harder not seeing where it it.

No moar goatzez either!

Another video shows putting a zip tie on the door release to keep someone from doing that.

Glad I don't have windows in my garage doors.

I'm a producer at Fox31 in Denver and was wondering if we could get permission to use your video in our newscast tonight. Denver police shared your video after a recent rash of garage burglaries and we want to show how easy it is to break into a garage door while providing solutions to prevent them. Thank you!

I have a response.Actually two.Both have four leg's and a huge set of teeth.

@areyes2387

4 жыл бұрын

Dumbest thing I've ever read

@TheRakuman spoiler: criminals already know this. He just found out. This video is for the normal guy who dosn't know. so we can guard against this.

I put shades on the garage windows.

First, do not have a garage door with windows and the thief cannot see where that cord is. Second, my 80 lb, sharp toothed, friend and walking companion would announce your presence and restrain you while I called the police or picked up my pistol.

@jcosfilmfestival7958

7 жыл бұрын

First, the garage door is always perfectly centered. Second, that's great you have a large dog, but you both sleep at night so maybe it won't be so helpful. Third, this is an informative video about what to be aware of and not a gunsturbation forum.

@IRONMAN000

7 жыл бұрын

Ian MacFarlane actually i watched i video of the same technique with a door with no windows and it took under a minute. He just starts at the center of the door where the track obviously is, then felt for the cord with his wire hanger and just followed it up to the release. Best fix, re-usable heavy duty zip tie from the release pulling the handle up to the track bracket, then it cant pull down, unless the owner undoes the zip tie from inside the garage if needed. I've only used my release handle once in 5 years during a power outage, so to remove the release cord and zip tie it closed is worth the hassle to remove it, if it pisses a criminal off enough to make him give up and try someone else's garage instead!

Cool trick. Obviously exposes a security threat---what is the solution ?

OK. Good video on how to get in. How do I prevent this from happening?

@v6mustang551

5 жыл бұрын

Buy a new opener with an automatic garage door lock. The Chamberlain B980 Ultimate Security Bundle comes with the lock.

Let me try. We have a video camera in our garage!

Wish I owned a car worth getting into a garage for. Otherwise, there were yardwork tools I'd rather have had stolen.

that was 49 seconds...

By the way, the intellectual critic might be trying harder to discourage people from BECOMING burglars (hint, hint) and not spending so much effort trying to discourage people from protecting their homes from them. My comments are made here in the hope that people won't decide this is a harmless stunt with no consequence. If you want to rage about people getting shot, rage on them for being burglars.

People'breaking into house or garage get shot if cought

WHAT!

very scare violet

@TheRakuman Sure, its better for people to have a false sense of security then to point out critical weak points in there home security. Criminals already know this shit. They dont need the internet...thats what they have jail for. What do you think they talk about in there?

@iruyle you realize that this normally happens when no one is home right ? I hate to break into your hero fantasy.

Can you say Jail

make sure theres no gun trigger your pulling on, custom made 12ga birdshot filled with peanutshells yikes

Do we really need this stuff on the Internet?

@lylegamble6512

10 жыл бұрын

I install home security. I never knew it is so easy.

@jcosfilmfestival7958

7 жыл бұрын

It's good to be aware of the tricks people will use.

@IRONMAN000

7 жыл бұрын

Gary Barton yes we do so we can fix the loopholes before we become victims before it happens!! The bad guys already know this trick, its the regular "joe" that needs to be informed so he can protect his house and belongings from these dicks.

Yes, about 6 seconds for my silent alarm in the house to go off and point my 12 gauge at the door. People need to think twice before they break into someone's house these days. 15 seconds could shave 15% off your life.

Stop teaching bad guys how to do it.

@cwiegand

10 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? This is useful for those of us who can then think how to block it - either using zip ties or blocking the area near the hook. Security is a two way street, but if you keep things secret the bad guys will work 100% of the day long to figure it out, the good guys have JOBS to do and don't have the same resources. Keep it secret and the bad guys will just tell each other. Tell all and let the good guys in on the secret and the good guys can figure out a way to block it.

this probably teaches more people how to break in than to prevent it d'oh

I'm sure someone from LE will see this! Why would you say something like that?

Thanks much for showing all of the bad guys how to do it........EFFING DOPEY FUCK

Why are you showing this? Now I feel VERY Safe. Thank you very much.

THAT'S ONLY POSSIBLE IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR FOR THEM TO SEE THE LATCH. I WOULD NEVER HAVE WINDOWS ON A GARAGE DOOR. I HAD A HOUSE BUILT & TOLD THE BUILDER I DIDN'T WANT A WINDOW PUT IN THE SIDE WALL, OR DOORS.

seems to work on doors with windows only.

I'm sorry, but I really can't tell if you all are just joking or simply dumb. This video shows that garage with window is dangerous, now what is your option? 1. Do something about your garage's window. 2. Post stupid comments below, do nothing about your garage's window, and let thieves who already know how to do this break into your house. 3. Good luck being ignorant and not learn anything new ever. 4. Oh, and you can use this to get into your own garage in case you lock yourself out and have no other options unless you prefer freezing to death, etc. Your choice.

@RichardFallstich

10 жыл бұрын

You make a lot of assumptions. 1. My garage does not have any windows. 2. Ditto 3. I don't even know what you mean. 4. My garage has a separate entry door with a deadbolt lock for which I always carry a key. So I can always get in. However, you seem to assume all garages are attached to houses. My garage is detached and not heated, so what good is it for me to break in? I may still freeze.

People should not be showing Stuff like this

yes it is very easy to break into a garage..when you have WINDOWS to see what the hell you are doing. try this with out windows. much harder to grab the manual release when you can not SEE it.

Here is one suggestion I have to prevent this from possibly happening to you. Have things like this removed from the Internet and fine the person who posted it so common criminals don't learn this kind of stuff from people like this!!

It makes me wonder.... is this posted for 'smart people' that already are aware of things like this. OR... is this posted for the "dummies" that need this information so they can break in to your home? Come On !!! ...Lets think what we post before you post it !

Bullshit! It would take the average person two hours to figure this out. It's impossible without windows in the garage door!

Stop the break in with a simple tie wrap which you can cut if you need to get out in a power failure.