What to do now in case you are robbed in the future

Published: Nov 6, 2008 at 2:46 PM PST Last Updated: Dec 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM PST
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The following is a press release courtesy of the Eugene Police Department:

Last quarter, more than $918,629 worth in property was stolen from Eugene residents. Statistics show that stolen property reported with a serial number results in a higher rate of recovery. A written and/or photo inventory of your valuable property, may help to identify your property to police in the event it is stolen or recovered.

  • Your inventory should list each item's make, model, size, type, and serial number, if any, in its written description.
  • If you have an item that can be marked, engrave or mark it with a distinctive number or name (do not use an identity sensitive number such as social security number).
  • Photo or video records can also be very helpful. Once your home inventory is complete, make a copy and store it in a safe place like a safety deposit box.
  • Don't forget to update your inventory for major purchases!
  • Make a separate inventory of expensive holiday gift purchases to put in a safe place until the holidays are over, in case your home is burglarized and the gifts stolen.