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Emergency Locksmith in Pomona, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Pomona, California. Our fully mobile technicians come to you for lockouts, jammed or broken locks, and urgent security repairs at homes, rentals, vehicles and businesses. Day or night, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are and what happened.

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A lockout never picks a convenient hour. In Pomona it might be a front door that jams on a late-night return from a shift at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, a padlock that seizes during fair setup, or a tenant who walks away with the only key to a unit. When something like that happens, you need a person who answers the phone, understands what kind of lock you are dealing with, and can work on the spot.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; our service is built around driving to you, whether you are in a Craftsman near Lincoln Park, a stucco tract home in Phillips Ranch, or a retail suite on Holt Avenue. We are available 24 hours a day, every day.

Pomona is a mixed city when it comes to hardware. Century-old homes may still have original mortise locks and skeleton-key sets, while newer subdivisions use standard residential cylinders and deadbolts. Knowing which you have changes how we approach the job, because the goal is to get you back in with the least damage and leave the door secure afterward.

How it works in Pomona

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us your location in Pomona, what kind of door, lock or vehicle is involved, and whether anyone is at risk or stuck outside. A few details such as an older brass lock or a commercial storefront help us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm who you are and your right to access

    Before we open anything, we ask you to show that you live at the property, rent it, manage it or own the vehicle or business. This protects you and everyone else, and it is a normal part of any legitimate locksmith visit.

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    Assess the lock on site

    Our technician looks at the lock and door before choosing a method. A modern deadbolt, an aged mortise lock in a Victorian, a storefront cylinder and a seized padlock each call for a different approach. We favor non-destructive entry whenever it is realistic.

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    Open, repair or cut as needed

    We get you in using the gentlest method that works. If a lock is worn, broken or jammed, we explain whether it can be serviced or should be replaced. For a seized padlock or a damaged lock that cannot be opened cleanly, we may cut it and fit a replacement.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    An emergency visit is not finished until the door locks properly. We test the lock and strike, and can rekey or replace hardware if keys are lost, stolen or in unknown hands, so you are not left with a vulnerable entry overnight.

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    Review the work and your options

    We go over what was done and offer practical follow-ups, such as rekeying a whole property, upgrading worn hardware, or period-appropriate options for historic doors. You decide what makes sense, with no pressure.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock and door: a standard residential deadbolt, an original mortise lock, a high-security cylinder and an aluminum storefront lock all take different skills and parts.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage, or must be drilled or cut, which affects both labor and the hardware needed afterward.
  • Whether you need only entry, or also repair, rekeying or replacement of the lock once we are inside.
  • How many locks or units are involved, such as several student rental apartments rekeyed during one mobile visit versus a single front door.
  • Time of day and urgency, since late-night, weekend and holiday calls involve different demands on our availability.
  • Distance and access conditions, including how far across Greater LA we travel and whether the site, such as a large venue, has gates or restricted entry.

Why Pomona chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door in Pomona rather than asking you to go to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar leading the work, so the experience behind the call is real and long-standing.
  • Comfortable with older hardware: we can service mortise locks and skeleton-key sets common in Lincoln Park and Ganesha Hills, instead of defaulting to a swap.
  • Able to handle multi-unit jobs, like rekeying several rentals near the campuses in a single visit before new tenants move in.
  • Straightforward about options: we explain whether a lock can be saved or should be replaced, and describe the cost factors before work begins.
  • Equipped for both residential and commercial calls, from tract-home cylinders to storefront locks along Holt and Garey Avenues.

Emergency Locksmith across Pomona

Pomona stretches from the brick buildings and loft conversions of the Downtown Pomona Arts Colony, near the dA Center for the Arts and Antique Row on 2nd Street, to the hillside streets of Ganesha Hills and the 1970s and 1980s subdivisions of Phillips Ranch. That variety means a call in ZIP code 91766 can be a very different job from one in 91768 or 91769, and we plan for the lock in front of us rather than a one-size approach.

The Lincoln Park Historic District is a good example. Its Queen Anne Victorians and Craftsman homes often still have original brass mortise locks, and a jammed one can leave an owner standing on the porch. In those cases we prefer on-site mortise servicing or a period-appropriate rekey over simply bolting on a new deadbolt, so the door keeps its character and still secures properly. Westmont and the areas near the campuses bring a different mix: mid-century stucco apartment courts and student rentals where landlords often need several units rekeyed at once between tenants.

We also serve the places that make Pomona busy: Cal Poly Pomona and Western University of Health Sciences, retail along Holt Avenue and Garey Avenue, and Fairplex, where a vendor's padlock on a storage container can seize during LA County Fair setup and need emergency cutting and replacement. With I-10, SR-60, SR-57 and SR-71 all running through or beside the city, we can reach most neighborhoods, including addresses in ZIP code 91767 and the surrounding area. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Emergency Locksmith in Pomona — FAQs

Do you really offer emergency locksmith service in Pomona 24/7?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation and send a technician to your Pomona location.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We do not operate a storefront. Everything is mobile, and our technicians come to your home, vehicle, rental or business wherever you are in Pomona.
Can you open an old mortise lock in a Lincoln Park Victorian without replacing it?
Often, yes. Original mortise locks can frequently be freed, serviced or rekeyed on site. If a part is worn beyond repair, we will explain the options, including period-appropriate hardware, before replacing anything.
Can you rekey multiple apartments near Cal Poly Pomona in one visit?
Yes. Landlords and property managers often need several student rental units rekeyed between tenants. Call (323) 997-8867 with the number of units and lock types so we can plan the visit.
What can you do about a seized padlock at Fairplex?
We can cut a seized or stuck padlock on site and fit a replacement so a storage container or equipment can be secured again. This is useful during busy setup periods such as the LA County Fair.
How much does an emergency lockout cost?
It depends on the lock and door type, whether entry can be non-destructive, whether repair or rekeying is needed, how many locks are involved, and the time and location of the call. We explain these factors up front so you know what to expect.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
We aim to use non-destructive methods first. If a lock is broken, jammed or too damaged to open cleanly, we may need to drill or cut it, and we will tell you before doing so and explain replacement options.
Do you help with car lockouts and business lockouts too?
Yes. Emergency calls include homes, vehicles and commercial properties, such as storefronts along Holt Avenue. Call (323) 997-8867, describe what is locked, and we will let you know how we can help.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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