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Medeco plug lock removal from T Handle

Natchez2012

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Last week my wash was visited in the middle of the night. They tried to break into my Changer by drilling out one of the two locks. Attached is a picture of the lock. They managed to cause enough damage so that I can not use the key. I just ordered 2 new locks but I need suggestions on how to remove the damaged plug lock.

I was able to get the license plate from when they came by earlier to scope out the locks. Hoping to hear from the police that they have found t
 

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Last week my wash was visited in the middle of the night. They tried to break into my Changer by drilling out one of the two locks. Attached is a picture of the lock. They managed to cause enough damage so that I can not use the key. I just ordered 2 new locks but I need suggestions on how to remove the damaged plug lock.

I was able to get the license plate from when they came by earlier to scope out the locks. Hoping to hear from the police that they have found t

Have you tried a needle file set and clean up the burrs? Doesn't look like there's much other reason you couldn't use your key to remove.
 
I have seen a lot of attempted break ins at car washes last few months. Anybody else seen an uptick in attempts?


Had one last week on a bay meter box door. First time in three and a half years of ownership. They were armatures for sure and didn't get any money but caused some damage. We got the license plates but of course they were reported stolen.
 
I have seen a lot of attempted break ins at car washes last few months. Anybody else seen an uptick in attempts?
Yes, we are seeing a lot of attempted break-ins. Mostly at laundromats for some reason. In the last 2 weeks I got called out for 3 coin box touchings at 3 different car washes.
 
Seeing an uptick in the since covid started, No longer suspicious to walk around with a mask on doesn't help.

We're seeing an uptick also. Seems like at least once or twice a week I get calls from people for parts/repairs due vandalism. It seems like prior to Covid it was maybe once a month. Unfortunately, in many cases either the insurance company fights the claim or the wash owner doesn't want to submit the claim for fear of rates going up and/or being cancelled.
 
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