Remotely operated locking device for a truck topper

This invention relates to electrically operating locking devices for automotive applications, and more particularly to electrically operated locking devices for pick-up trucks. A locking device for a pick-up truck topper, lift-gate or pick-up truck topper window includes an electrically powered actuator and a movable latch mechanically linked to the actuator. The latch is movable between a locked position in which the latch engages the lift-gate or window and locks the lift-gate or window in a closed position, and an unlocked position in which the latch releases the lift-gate or window to allow the lift-gate or window to be swung into an open position.