Found Red Wax on Your Door Lock? Here’s What It Could Mean

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Melted sealing wax
Construction or maintenance materials
In many cases, there is a simple, innocent explanation.

2. Residue From Maintenance Work
   Locksmiths, contractors, property managers, or maintenance workers may occasionally use colored materials, lubricants, markers, or sealants that leave residue near locks.

3. A Prank or Vandalism
   Sometimes unusual substances are placed on doors as a prank, with no connection to criminal activity.

4. A Sign Someone Tampered With the Lock
   Although less common, any unexplained material near a lock could potentially indicate that someone handled or examined it.

Look for additional signs such as:

Scratches around the keyhole
Damage to the