I was watching my cameras and some hoodlums looked like they were vacuuming out his car while the other was picking the lock on the vending machine. Just then he opened the door and took all the change and bills. Cops were called and all evidence was given to the police. We have plates and make/model of the car. Just a matter of time till gotten. However, he got into the lock very easy. By grinding off the tip of the barrel key that he had, his fit into ours and just opened it up. As long as the crooks barrel key is the same diameter as the one he is trying to get into, its no problem. He then puts bill dispenser back and the change bin back just like he found it. We are now changing to a regular key, as we are told they are alot harder to get into. Just an FYI if you have a barrel key.
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Never new you got robbed
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2Biz
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My pop machines have locks that take a round key. I was wondering how many combinations of this key are out there or how easy it would be to pick the lock. So to help deter an attemp to break in, the manufacturer offered a metal strap that covers the barrel lock that is secured with another lock. I bought one for each machine. So far this has worked. I've never had to deal with a break in. Cameras help too, and a BIG sign saying the CW is Protected by a Surveillance System.....
MEP001
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At one time, the machines supplied by Coca-Cola had only 11 different keys that fit every machine in the city that they furnished. Some kids got hold of a set and were robbing every machine they could get to on their way to school.
