Step One: Contact the Authorities and Document Everything
Before you touch anything inside the building, call the Amarillo Police Department and file a report. Officers will document the scene, note points of entry, and give you a report number you will need for your insurance claim. Take your own photos and video too. Capture every damaged area from multiple angles, including:
- Broken locks and deadbolts
- Damaged door frames and jambs
- Shattered glass panels
- Forced or compromised entry points
Once law enforcement clears the scene, resist the urge to clean up right away. Preserve the space until you have confirmed the insurer does not need an on-site adjuster visit first.
Secure the Building Before Business Resumes
After a break-in, your first priority is getting the building physically closed again. A forced door, broken deadbolt, or compromised frame can leave your property open to weather, opportunists, or a second entry attempt. This is where a licensed commercial locksmith becomes essential.
We handle commercial door and frame repair for businesses across Amarillo. We can square a racked frame, reinforce a damaged jamb, replace a broken deadbolt, and get a door functional and secure the same day. If your entry uses a commercial door closer that was damaged, door closer repair and replacement is part of what we do regularly for Amarillo commercial properties.
Rekey or Replace Your Locks Immediately After a Break-In
Even if your locks were not the point of entry, a break-in is a clear signal to change your key control. If keys were taken or left accessible on-site, any lock that key operates is compromised. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of the lock cylinder so that only a new key works, without the cost of replacing every piece of hardware. Our commercial locksmith services include rekeying, lock repair, and full lock replacement across all door types and hardware brands.
If your business relies on a master key system, a break-in is also the right time to audit who holds keys and whether your access hierarchy still makes sense. We design and service master key systems for Amarillo businesses, including IC core rekeying that lets you swap a single core without replacing the lock body, which reduces downtime after a security event.
Evaluate Your Access Control and Long-Term Security Setup
Many Amarillo businesses use a break-in as a reason to upgrade their security setup. Access control options worth considering include:
- Keypad entry systems for restricted areas
- RFID card readers that can be reprogrammed without new keys
- Biometric systems for high-security spaces
- Entry activity logs that record who accessed the building and when
Our access control installation services cover standalone and integrated systems for commercial properties, and we can walk you through options that fit your layout and budget.
It is also worth reviewing your safe situation. If cash, firearms, sensitive documents, or backup data were on-site during the break-in, a quality rated safe is one of the most reliable ways to protect those assets even when a perimeter is breached. We carry the largest selection of safes in the Amarillo area, including fire-rated and gun safes from Browning and Champion.
Work With a Licensed Locksmith Who Understands Commercial Security
Not every locksmith is equipped for the full scope of commercial break-in repair. Frog’s Safe & Key is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (License #B09391101) and insured, and we carry memberships in the Texas Locksmith Association, ALOA, and SAVTA. We back our products and labor with a 90-day warranty, and every job starts with an accurate quote and clear scope so there are no surprises on the invoice. We serve Amarillo and a 60-mile radius, including Canyon, Hereford, Plainview, Borger, Dumas, Pampa, and Perryton, with mobile service available Monday through Saturday.
A break-in is disruptive, but it does not have to leave lasting gaps in your security. Contact us today to schedule a commercial security assessment or get a free quote for lock repair, rekeying, access control, or safe solutions.