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The CH751 lock can be opened with a two pronged paper fastener (ECHO brand or similar) by bending the fastener in half, then putting it in the lock, take a little pressure off and wiggling it back and forth. The mechanism in the lock will eventually just fall into position and unlock. There has to be no pressure on the locking mechanism for this to work. I have opened many locks of this kind with this procedure. It doesn't matter if it is a 751 or another model number of the same design. Sorry to bust anyone's security bubble.
As stated, a screw driver will get into any basement, and most entry doors. And if a screw driver does not work, one of those flat edged nail pullers will. The damages is sometimes more than what they can steal.
Now if you are of the mind that you can "reduce" the thieving, then the only thing I find would be necessary is loud noises and bright lights. Motion detectors for outside lights would be one. A motion detector alarm hooked up to the electrical system with a piercing alarm and bright lights would be another. Remember to get an alarm that will deactivate itself after a short period of time. Neighbors will be appreciative.
A trained dog that will bark at "unusual" noises, like breaking in is a deterrent for the inside, but not the outside. The better equipped and knowledgeable thieves can break into an area and have a lot of "stuff" in an extremely short period of time. Achieving piece of mind is probably the only benefit to an alarm system.
Good luck.
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