Glued locks stalled the Black Friday sales

Glued locks stalled the Black Friday sales at a number of shops in downtown Charleston.

Vandals poured glue inside door locks on dozens of shops along King and Market streets on Friday.

A Charleston police officer estimated more than 20 merchants were affected.

A group of locksmiths were scrambling to open doors while shoppers waited outside.

Merchants didn't think the delayed opening would hurt much, since shoppers usually make it to downtown shops later in the day on Black Friday.