Abstract: A door securing device has a body adapted for mounting on the door frame with a generally rectangular plate adjacent the body opposite the frame. The plate is attached to an arbor that slides axially perpendicularly to the inside wall. It is controlled by a groove and lug camming arrangement and can be rotated a selected amount to allow limited axial movement in selected rotational positions. The plate is shaped to clear the door when in a stowed position against the body. Pulled out, or actuated, the plate can rotate to place a plate extension in position to secure the door when slightly opened. The plate is moved back to stowing position by reversing the procedure engages the door in the closed position. A latch and latch release trigger is provided to release the arbor, and the plate, to extend to the actuated position.