On 2nd November, three burglary suspects where arrested with the help of the Passerby who noticed the suspicious activities in front of a Riverside liquor shop and informed the police.

As per the investigators they found that the three suspects planned to burglarize the store with the intent on stealing the safe. They tried to make way from the front door by trying to cut, break and kick open but after being unsuccessful they finally made it inside through the roof top. While inside, they were able to remove the safe and other items and place them just inside the front door of the business.

They planned to break through the secured front door and take their stolen property to their awaiting getaway car. However, the liquor store’s front door was reinforced and did not allow them to make entry. Finally they could not really steal anything and where caught by the police while making their run.

So it were the the secure doors of the liquor Shop that prevented the theft from happening and the service of the passerby that got the burglars caught . Its just that business owner had the right services at the right time which prevented him from being a victim of burglary.

It could not have been possible without good Locksmith Service provider, who provides a variety of solution to keep you safe and secure at any point of time. Its us who have to make our decision whether we want to be protected by Los Angeles Locksmith Services or be a victim and suffer the losses.

Locksmith Services can protect us and our family and business from those unthoughtful situation by being better prepared ahead of time. So its our call to LOCKSMITH SERVICES.

In much of the country, anyone – even convicted criminals – can go into business as a locksmith.

In many parts of the United States, you are taking your life into your hands whenever you open your home  or business to a locksmith. Only 12 states, including California, currently require that all locksmiths submit to a rigorous licensing process before hanging out their shingle. This ensures that all would-be locksmiths in these states undergo a criminal history background check through the Department Of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

This kind of consumer protection seems like a “no brainer.” Yet, in over 75% of the country, virtually anyone off the street can go into business as a locksmith. With such lax regulation, it’s unsettling to think who you are inviting into your home or business under the guise of a locksmith. Police departments across the nation report that it’s not uncommon for unlicensed locksmith companies to operate as fronts for criminals who use service calls to identify potential victims.

Despite California law, a growing number of shady locksmiths in Los Angeles and Orange County are working without proper licenses. This problem is compounded by the fact that these unscrupulous locksmiths also lack proper bonding and mandatory business insurance. Unlicensed locksmiths typically operate out of mobile units with only a cell phone and no traceable permanent address. They are often tied-in with “virtual” locksmith companies that may appear to be local but are actually national call centers with a contract locksmith in each metropolitan area. It is almost impossible to track down these locksmith if there’s a customer-service problem or worse.

It’s easy to protect yourself from falling victim to an unlicensed locksmith. Simply ask to see their license. All legally licensed locksmiths, even those operating out of mobile vans, must have their license and current renewal certificate conspicuously displayed at all times at their store and in each service vehicle. If you still have questions, you can always verify a locksmith’s license by visiting the California Department of Consumer Affairs website at CA.gov.

Your best bet is to always work with a reliable state-licensed, locally-owned company like Los Angeles-based Fidelity Locksmith Services. Since 1975, our company has been a trusted leader in residential, commercial and automotive locksmith services. You always get extra peace of mind when you work with Fidelity. Our certified locksmiths are licensed, bonded and insured. Everything we do comes with a 100% customer satisfaction guaranty. Call Fidelity Locksmith today for a FREE estimate on a complete security upgrade.

According to FBI,  in-spite of the tough times  that appears to be prevalent these days, the number of bank heists in Los Angeles County still remains below records as compared to that of 1990’s. Though bank robberies in Los Angeles County totaled 171 in 2008, this was the first increase since 2000, but still far below the 2,600 heists perpetrated in 1992,  as reported by Los Angeles Times.

Special Agent Steve May, in charge of the bank robbery detail for the FBI’s Los Angeles field office ,says that he expects that the poor economy will likely produce about 425 bank robberies this year. Yet despite concerns about the rise, the increase is likely to be short-lived.

He also  tells that the bank robbery totals will remain relatively low in part because of big improvements in surveillance technology and security system and also the banks’ ability to immediately distribute video and images to law enforcement and the media.

Locksmith Services not only carry a range of security system but are also prompt at the installation and keeping then up-to-date in perfect running condition. These services are not only specific for banks but for any kind of businesses.

Keeping in mind, the crime that are expected to increase in these tough times, it would be smart to get in touch with your Locksmith Service Provider to ensure the security not only of your business but also of your employees and BE SAFE THAN BE SORRY.

One of the most common service calls  Fidelity Locksmith
receives in Los Angeles  invoves a lock bumping burglary.

Experts report that 90% of  homes in the United States are vulnerable to break-ins through lock bumping. What makes this statistic even more troubling is that YouTube hosts more than 1,600 videos which demonstrate the technique in great detail. With step-by-step videos showing criminals how to open most any home lock in a matter of seconds, it’s no wonder lock bumping is fast becoming a major problem throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside and Orange Counties. Making matters worse is the fact that a bump burglary leaves no marks or scratches. Since there is no evidence of forced entry, insurance companies are reluctant to cover the victim’s losses.

First discovered by European locksmiths in the 1970s, lock bumping is the primary reason the majority of locks in use today are obselete. Renowned security expert Marc Tobias describes the process in his online column The Lockdown.

“A ‘bump’ key works by tricking the tumblers in a pin lock to fall into the correct place for just an instant, but long enough for someone to turn the key and unlock the door. A basic key, a sturdy file, a little pressure, and a gentle ‘bump’ against the key is enough to knock the pin tumblers into place and pop a lock open.

“Any pin tumbler lock that utilizes two or more moving pins within each chamber is at risk. Door locks, post office locks, file cabinet locks, access-control override locks, and padlocks. All of them can be bumped if you have the key that will fit the keyway and has been properly cut . . . Are there exceptions? Yes. Can every conventional lock be bumped open? No, but statistically, a very high percentage can.”

How can you protect yourself from lock bumping? If your home’s locks are pre-2005 vintage, you should have a professional locksmith replace them with one of the more secure “bump resistant” models manufactured by Medeco, Mul-T-Lock and Schlage. For greater peace of mind, consider installing electronic locks, magnetic locks, or locks using rotating disks. These advanced models, all carried by Fidelity Locksmith, are not vulnerable to bump attacks.

Visit Fidelity’s blog for more tips on keeping your home safe. Better yet, contact Fidelity Locksmith Services today for a FREE estimate on a complete home security upgrade.

The point is are they really good at their job? or are the Apple  store owners missing on something really important. One needs to seriously check on with their Security consultant, who is none other than  the Locksmith Service providers. They seriously need to identify better security system in order to get hold of such kind of intruders. Locksmith  Services have some of the very latest technology that can assure you a good nights sleep, without having to worryabout any more store thefts.

This is not only a word of caution for Apple but also for other store owner all around the world. So its never to late to mend. It time to get up and call Fidelity Locksmith to ensure your safety at all times.

Celebrity burglary victims Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge and Orlando Bloom surely breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when the LAPD announced the arrest of another five suspects in connection with a series of break-ins that has plagued the Hollywood Hills-area. What has amazed everyone following the case, including the residential security professionals at Fidelity Locksmith Services, is how easy it was for the young suspects to get past the locks and alarm systems at the homes of such well-known cstars.

A key break in this case came last month when Los Angeles police arrested their first suspect, an 18-year-old resident of Calabasas, who was identified in surveillance footage from an August 2009 break-in at Lindsay Lohan’s residence.

Don’t kid yourself about break-ins. If they happen to Hollywood security-minded stars like Lindsay Lohan and Rachel Bilson, they can easily happen to you. In fact, a burglary occurs every 30 seconds in the United States. Fortunately, there are several easy-to-implement steps that greatly reduce the likelihood that your home will be burglarized.

1. Immediately replace locks or latches in need of repair.
2. Eliminate dark or concealed areas around your home.
3. Close and lock all doors windows whenever you leave home.
4. Unplug the garage door opener if you are going on vacation.
5. Add extra locks to sliding glass doors.
6. Use a timer for your lights if you are not going to be home at night.
7. Stop your mail and newspaper whenever you go on vacation.

Visit Fidelity’s blog for more tips on keeping your home safe. Better yet, contact Fidelity Locksmiths today for a FREE estimate on a complete home security upgrade

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We all know how important the services of the locksmith are and thus we also understand that their jobs are not confined to the  duplicating the keys or helping us out in the scenarios of lockouts. The home and business owners thus very well understand the importance of Fidelity Locksmith services in their day to day activities. This kind of perfection is gained by Locksmith services through training and continuous refinement of skill over years and years of  hands on experience. Only Fidelity locksmith can truly understand your need of security and provide best of the locksmith services not only for your home but also for your office.

We at Fidelity Locksmith Services understands that the needs of a business are great, and also the  need to be cared for well. Thus, locksmith services here has a fleet of full time staff in order to provide support 24/7 and also to ensure that there is never a lapse in security.   Locksmith services are important so that a home can be well taken care of to guard against break ins and intruders and also to keep the security as good and current as it can be. Fidelity Locksmiths Services are the ones to speak to in order to know what is the best in security for a house or an office, and the kind of security that will be required for any particular location.

Some of the many different kinds of security we provide here at Fidelity Locksmith for home , office  and automobile  are access control system , high-security locksets and systems, gates and security cameras, electornic buzzer system, CCTV system etc.

At Fidelity Locksmith we are very proud of our knowledge and experience and welcome all questions and requests for help.  While there are situation where we can find a locksmith is out opening car doors, or duplicating the house keys but there is always other side of the coin that Locksmith services address to , because the locksmith is the authority when we think of security.

No one in Los Angeles ever thinks about locksmiths until they need one. All that changes once there’s been a break in, a lockout or a lost car key. Then finding a good, local locksmith becomes an obsession. Unfortunately, this causes most people to start looking for a locksmith at the worst possible time in the worst possible way. Picking the wrong locksmith which can be an expensive mistake with long-lasting repercussions.

The expert’s advice? No matter the situation, only consider working with locksmiths who can answer “yes” to these key questions:

1. Is the locksmith really based in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area? Many so-called “local” locksmith companies are actually little more than phone services. These virtual companies call in various independent contractors who “act” as their locksmiths. The expertise of these fly-by-night independents can vary widely.
2. Does the locksmith offer true 24 hour emergency service? There’s nothing more frustrating than calling a locksmith at 3:00 A.M. only to learn that no one will be available to help you for another five hours.
3. Will the locksmith provide a FREE estimate before beginning a project? Estimates protect you from unscrupulous contractors who want to take advantage of you during an emergency. You can get in over your head fast if you begin a project without having an estimate in hand.
4. How experienced is the locksmith? Calling in a rookie can result in expensive damage to your home or car. Only work with experienced professionals who have the expertise to do the job correctly.
5. Is the locksmith licensed, insured and bonded? This is critical. While unlicensed, uninsured contractors may offer a low price, the risk is if something goes wrong (e.g., an injury, major property damage, etc.), you the homeowner are financially responsible.

At Fidelity Locksmith Services, we believe the best plan is to establish a working relationship with a reliable locksmith before an emergency occurs. We recommend calling us today at 877-740-5060 for a FREE security consultation.

Many people think  that we need Locksmith services only when we are locked out. But if we take a good look, Locksmiths perform a number of different jobs including changing and duplicating of locks or keys, installation and repair of home security systems, safe and vaults, installation of door locks and ignition.So, there are a number of reasons you should consider when calling a Locksmith.

As a property manger, security and privacy of your tenants is of utmost importance. When moving your tenants to a new home, you want to make sure that all the locks are changed or rekeyed in order to ensure security of  home and family.  Also you wanna ensure best of the emergency services to your resident in time of lockout or lost keys. Fidelity Locksmith can provide you with variety of option for your security as well help you in time of emergency 24/7.

Banks are another domain where Locksmith services are truly harnessed. Locksmith help you not only in the  installation of safe and vaults but also in on going maintenance. With the increasing complexity of  locks and related technology having the services of Fidelity Locksmith can keep you protected and safe, all ahead of time.

Home security has been another domain where services of a locksmith is vital. Home owners are constantly in search for solution to help them protect against all odds. Fidelity Locksmith are experts at home security system, they provide variety of services ranging from Break-In Repairs, 24/7 emergency lockout, high security lock set and much more.

Thus there are many reason you would like to call Fidelity Locksmith.

We all can relate the frustration of lost keys.  A recent UK study noted that over 5 million people lost their keys in one year, with one in 10 people losing them up to three times.  Also, more than half (53%)of the survey respondents kept some form of identification with their keys, thus heightening the risk of identity theft. To manage lost keys, people typically resort to maintaining duplicate sets. However, duplicate keys should only be a temporary means to access one’s home after a loss.  To ensure your safety, contact a professional locksmith to rekey or replace your locks.