diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
index 9de891501fa..43b887493ca 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@
 		return
 
 	if(!toggle())
-		user << "<span class='notice'>You cannot close the locker!</span>"
+		togglelock(user)
 		return
 
 // tk grab then use on self