Abstract: Two rings (6, 8) are secured to opposite ends of an elongated chain (4). The rings (6, 8) slidably engage a pair of pivoted semicircular jaws (10, 12). The diameter (D.sub.2) of the smaller ring (8) is sufficiently small to prevent the ring (8) from being slid off of the jaws (10, 12) over their free ends (14). The layer ring (6) freely slides on and off the jaws (10, 12). The free jaw ends (14) have alignable holes (20) for engaging a padlock (22). The device (2) may be used to secure a garment (50, 52) by extending the chain (4) through a sleeve of the garment (50, 52) and locking the jaws (10, 12) onto a chair arm (28), closet pole (34), or other strcture of similar girth. The device (2) may be folded and carried in a small pocket.