What to Do After a Break-In at Your Commercial Property

Discovering that your business has been broken into is a stressful and unsettling experience. From stolen inventory to damaged entry points, the aftermath of a burglary can disrupt operations and leave your property vulnerable to repeat attacks.

At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we help Phoenix business owners respond quickly, secure their space, and prevent future break-ins with professional locksmith support.

Dealing with a recent break-in? Contact our Phoenix commercial locksmiths for immediate help

Step-by-Step Guide: What to Do After a Business Break-In

1. Call the Police and Don’t Touch Anything

Report the break-in immediately. Don’t move or clean anything until officers arrive and collect evidence.

2. Document the Damage

Take clear photos of all
Broken locks or doors
Shattered windows
Forced entries
Stolen or damaged items
This will help with police reports and insurance claims.

3. Contact Your Insurance Company

Notify your provider of the break-in and file a claim with
Police report details
Photos of the damage
Inventory of stolen goods or equipment
Your locksmith may also need to provide a repair estimate for reimbursement.

4. Secure the Premises Immediately

Call a commercial locksmith to
Repair or replace damaged locks
Rekey all affected doors
Install new high-security deadbolts or keypads
Reinforce weak entry points to prevent repeat attacks

5. Evaluate Access Control and Key Security

Determine how the break-in occurred:
Was a key stolen or duplicated?
Was the lock picked or bypassed?
Was the door pried open or left unlocked?

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Rekey or replace locks
Switch to restricted keyways
Install smart locks or access control
Add audit trails to monitor future entries

6. Consider Upgrades to Prevent Future Break-Ins

Install
Security cameras
Panic bars and latch guards
Smart access with auto-lock features
Window film or bars on vulnerable areas
Alarm-integrated locks
Outdoor motion lights

7. Inform Staff and Update Procedures

Notify your team of the incident. Review any policy updates on
Opening and closing procedures
Key handling
Alarm and surveillance use
Emergency contacts

Who We Help After Break-Ins

Retail stores
Warehouses
Medical and dental offices
Restaurants and cafes
Professional offices
Multi-tenant buildings
Construction sites and trailers

Fast Response Throughout Phoenix

We provide emergency locksmith services after break-ins in
Ahwatukee
Arcadia
Maryvale
Camelback East
Downtown Phoenix
Biltmore
South and North Phoenix
And cities across Maricopa County

Restore Peace of Mind—Fast

You can’t undo a break-in—but you can take control of your building’s security moving forward. Our locksmiths will help you secure your property fast and ensure you’re better protected next time.

Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
(602) 854-2766
affordablesecurityphoenix.com

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