Why do 24 hour stores have locks on the doors??.....?

john n

I once worked in a 24 hour store and was thankfull that the door had a lock on it. As I was the only employee on duty on the overnight shift the lock allowed me to go to the washroom or perform work-related tasks without interruption.
The big bonus was that I didn't have to allow entry to unsavory- looking or inebriated individuals, thus making my working environment more secure.
The door was locked from 9PM to 6AM and you had to buzz the doorbell at which point I decided whether or not to let you in.
I am happy to have educated you a little.

Travis R

incase the power goes out and owe ya by the way why do we leave our 30,000 dallor cars in the drive way but protect our trash in cans?? or even park on driveways and drive on parkways???

Suzie

In case of an emergency such as a child coming up missing?

Poopsie-Daisy

In case of emergencies (including when the cashiers need to pee!)

Sarah C

I work nights and Ill lock the door if I have an emergency like if I go into labor... or if I feel threatened I can lock the door.. plus holidays and stuff... We leave sometimes

james_spader_jr

I will tell you answer....I used to work at a 24 hour store...Contrary to popular belief they do close, take wal-mart for example...they close at least once a year depending on where you are at and who the store manager is. Another reason is that sometimes stuff happens and they have to lock one set of doors....I/E the door jam is screwed up or the closer is broke and the door will beat the wall and break the glass. Somtimes the auto door function screws up and rather have a door beat a customer to death..it's better to lock it....make sense?

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I have wondered that so many times.

In case the employees need to use the washroom or they have to do inventory. They need to secure the crime scene after they've been robbed. You know all that CSI stuff.

camping_girl

I know someone who worked the night shift at a 24 hour gas station. She had to lock it when she went to the bathroom since she was the only one on duty. She also locked it for 20 minutes to count her drawer.

luckyluckylucky

They want to keep the riiff raff in.

cristanine

I robbed several stores and an 30 minutes later went back in and spent their money.

P*Kitty

sometimes they have to lock up for a few hours for things and maybe they werent always 24 hour stores so the locks were already there

Paul R

Is There Anything You Wouldn't Put A Lock On In This Day And Age. They Lock Up After A Robbery To Preserve The Scene So That The SOCO Isn't Dealing With Tainted Evidence. If they Didn't Have Locks In The Doors No Insurance Company Would Touch Them.

q6656303

stop you getting out with that 72" TV under your jumper

har

Just to use the locks in emergency

dan t

in case they see you coming
definitely when they see me coming

zippythewondermutt

in case of a hurricane/storm?

Pink Princess

no they have locks because there are 2 days a year where large stores can't trade so they close hence the locks

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