What's a reliable padlock for the locker room?

Twister

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They broke into my locker, I had a master lock Speed lock like this one.



Is a key padlock better? the lock was missing so I don't know if he found a way to open it or he cut it open. Fortunately he only took money. I now leave the stuff in the car but I'm still worried, is there a brand or a style that's hard to open? Thanks
 

White Sands

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That sucks sorry to hear. If someone wants to break into a locker not much is going to stop them. I leave nothing of real value in there and wear a small waist bag with my keys, etc. Always keep stuff of value on your person.
 

Butler1000

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Simple bolt cutters will defeat any locker lock.

Leave it in the car. Takes keys with you.
 

Darts

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Also, keep an extra set of clothes in the car as well. If you don't have a car, put the clothes in a bag and ask the desk to hold it for you.

Sometimes the theft happens when you are in the shower.
 

Ginomore

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The type of lock has nothing to do with it.
It’s much easier to cut the loop that the lock is attached to.
 

thirdcup

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They'll fit in a duffle bag, and I see a lot of people walking in and out with something of that size.
Copy that. Many years ago I watched crime stoppers. It showed a fellow whose locker was broken into. The thief used bolt cutters, carried inside a large bag. In the TV recreation, the locker room was empty. The thief stole the guy's cash and credit cards. However, this was not the end of the story. The thief went to a jewelry store, used the stolen credit cards, then returned the credit cards while the victim was still working out. When the victim returned to his locker, he saw that the lock had been compromised, but only cash was taken. He did not call the cops. It wasn't until he got the credit card statement several weeks later that he saw the fraud. At that point he did call the cops. I don't recall if they found the perp. I often find that many lockers are being used without locks. To me this is an ad that there is nothing worth stealing.

In at least one branch of the YMCA there is a wall of miniature lockers, in full view of the desk. Members can stash their wallets, watches & other valuables.
 

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In at least one branch of the YMCA there is a wall of miniature lockers, in full view of the desk. Members can stash their wallets, watches & other valuables.
They should monitor that area with cameras as well, something that can't be done inside the locker room.
 

spraggamuffin

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Saw a post on another forum, same thing at Goodlife.
Maybe get one of those waist pouch things.
 

scdave2003

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Tie a used condom through the hole you put your lock in. Would stop me from breaking into your locker.

Really, if someone wants to get into your locker nothing will stop them.
 
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