Someone must have followed him down, picked the lock while he was out.
He felt the different lock picks inside, then selected the one he wanted.
He pocketed the lock picks, drew his gun and let himself inside.
Successful lock picking depends on complete familiarity with the lock's design.
Paper clips can be bent into a crude but sometimes effective lock picking device.
After two minutes, the lock picking master opens the display and takes the loot.
There are several organized lock picking contests that are held each year.
Usually, professional lock picking tools are used, because most paper clips are not strong enough for this use.
"I already have my knife, so I'll only need you to bring my disguise and some lock picking equipment."
Ru rapped on the roof, his lock picks in hand.