6.1.1. Reporting a Property Crime

  1. Report your loss or damages to the police department as soon as possible.
  2. Don’t touch anything until police are able to examine the area.
  3. Be prepared to provide serial numbers or identifying marks or characteristics of the items taken.
  4. Be alert for more damage or items missing that may come to your attention.
  5. Itemize your valuables and write down serial numbers.
  6. Mark your items for identification with your driver’s license number.
  7. If you have unique or valuable items, photograph them and keep the pictures or video with your list of serial numbers.