Retrieving Your Stolen Property

[Richard Armen]

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Article Title: Retrieving Your Stolen Property
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When it comes to home security, most homeowners are understandably focused on keeping intruders out of the house. With secure locks, door alarms, and other security features designed to make a burglar think twice about entering your home, have you overlooked the crucial step of protecting your family and your property if an intruder ever made it past this defense?

It's certainly important to think about how you would protect your family � whether with a firearm, a stun gun, a TASER device, pepper spray, or some other method � but what about your property? Though it's important to secure your property � from your big-screen TV down to delicate jewelry � there is always the possibility that a thief will walk off with it during a home invasion. Even if no one is injured in the break-in, you could lose thousands of dollars in property, not to mention the ensuing challenges of dealing with insurance companies and the police, and having to replace your belongings. What steps can you take now to lessen the hassle after your property is stolen?

First, make an inventory of your property. Keep a list of your possessions, with photos if possible, in at least one location in your home. Have another copy stored offsite, such as in a safe deposit box or with a trusted relative, and another version in your computer. This ensures that even if your home is destroyed in a fire, with all of your belongings inside, you'll know what you had. What should you include in this list? Purchase dates, model numbers, and identifying details can help police reunite you with the property if it is recovered, or help expedite the insurance claims process.

Mark your most expensive possessions � especially electronics � so that they can be returned to you. This way, even if your belongings turn up at a pawn shop or police station in another city � where they may have no idea you're looking for them � they'll know how to find you. If properly marked, the burglar will have a much harder time selling your property, and this step makes it easier to trace them back to you. Consider marking the items with your name, zip code, phone number, or drivers' license number. Never mark them with your social security number. Though a common tactic, this could lead to identity theft. Mark your possessions by engraving this number, not by using a sticker or writing with pen, which could be removed by the thief.

Finally, install a surveillance camera. Even a dummy camera will make a burglar reconsider his choice of breaking into your home, but the benefit of a security camera recording activities inside and around your home is that the footage could help police track down the perpetrator, leading to the return of your property.

These steps are important ways to avoid the distress that is typical with a home invasion, even if no one in your family is physically hurt in the process.


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