Brandi
The Handyman got to work doing what he did best. The same thing repeatedly. The locks to the display cases were actually fairly well made in comparrision with the rest of the locks in the shop. They still were no issue for the master lockpick that was The Handyman. Soon enough he had two golden rings and a flintlock pistol.

As he turned back to the door, he quickly began to pick the lock of the main door opening it and stepping through. Now face to face with the shutter he could see flashing blue lights in the distance but rapidly approaching. He searched the surrounding area and couldn't seem to find any mechanisim to operate the shutter.
William
The Handyman would have a grin upon his face, the police were quick but he was quicker. He had clearly overestimated the gates security, it simply opening with a forceful push of pull as it appeared when the owner was to use it. With his loot secured and a happy result it was time to go, before the police were any closer.

With a squat down his hands would firmly grasp the bottom of the shutters. A one, a two, and The Handyman would shoot upwards once again attempting to drag the shutter open. Even if it were not to open fully a decent gap would allow him to slip out easily enough. In due time the gate would be open and he would exit the store. They would dash into the alleyways he knew so well, using the darkness and hecticness of the slums to make his swift escape into the night.
Brandi
The Handyman reached down and pulled up the shutter in one smooth movement, vanishing into the shadow of the night with his heist complete. The Next days issue of the East London Gazette would make mention of the pawn shop robbery but it was barely a footnote. It is the sad reality that events like this are commonplace. As The Handyman went through his Haul and appraised the prices he would find the following;

A Signed Trading Card of Legend - £1000
Gold Plated Watches - £150 Each
Poor Quality Handgun - £1500
Gold Leaf Rings - £50 Each
Antique Firearm - £1400

Now all there was for him to do was decide what he was selling and what he was keeping.

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