Automatic Thief

The name of the automatic thief is perhaps a bit more melodramatic than its actual function. Upon encountering a lock, the operator of an automatic thief selects appropriately sized probes from compartments atop its brass-bound case. The device is then connected to the probes; the intricate system of gears, springs, and counterweights inside is activated; and the automatic thief begins to attempt to open the lock. This is a noisy and usually lengthy process, but the device manages to open most doors and standard locks.