Woman Shows Why You Shouldn't Rely On Hotel Latch Locks By Breaking In Within 5 Seconds
All she used was a piece of tape and a rubber band. :O
By Tamara Jayne — 17 Jan 2023, 12:20 PM
When travelling, safety should be a top priority, especially if you're staying in an Airbnb or hotel room
In a TikTok video posted by @nichellelaus, a woman reminded the public to always carry extra locks when travelling, as your room can easily be broken into with just two items — a piece of tape and a rubber band.
She demonstrated this by sticking her hand through the door's opening and placing a piece of tape with a rubber band on the wall next to the lock
By simply hooking the rubber band to the latch lock, the lock snaps open and lets her enter the room in under five seconds.
In response to the video, many thanked her for spreading awareness, while some gave tips on what to do if your hotel has this type of latch
Although many types of doors have key cards and other locks as well, it's a good reminder to avoid relying on just the latch when you lock the door
One person suggested that you can even bring an extra lock when travelling as a precaution.
