Help stop a burglar - video analysis requested.
A good friend of mine had his Vancouver apartment building broken into twice in the last couple months. He sent me the video footage of the burglar opening the front door - see below. In both cases, the guy enters the front door and without hesitation enters the door to the parkade. In both instances, once he gains access to the parkade he breaks the windows of approx. 10 cars and steals said contents.
My friend is the president of the owners' board and they are trying to figure out how this guy is getting into the building and what they should do next - security related advice requested. Have a look and give me your analysis - I know any insight/advice would be most appreciated.
Lock is a Schlage Everest.
Security footage of burglar opening front entrance of apartment - November, 2015
- The date stamp is incorrect on this video as it occurred November, 2015.
- What is he doing to the lock? How is he opening it?
- As he enters he transfers a long silver object from his left hand to his right hand and puts it in his outside pocket, which may or may not be used in opening the door. The object resembles a ratchet wrench tool to me? What do you guys think?
Security footage of burglar opening front door of an apartment - Jan.30th, 2016
- Occurred Jan.30th, 2016
- This guy has a keyring in his hands with large number of keys - is he trying different keys? Or is it just a prop, in case someone walked up to the door, to cover using a tool of some sort?
- Edit - after Riy's comments below - i'm starting to think he could be using a bypass tool due to the way he moves his hands and how the door, under tension as he pulls on it, pops opens - it looks more like manipulating a tool than turning a key to me?
I can't help but think it's the same guy in both cases but I'd love to hear your feedback.
Finally, I know I haven't been around for awhile - a second baby girl and new job will do that - so I also want to say 'hi guys' to all you good folks at KP.
Kind regards,
Sean
Edits - to improve clarity and add info