With the holiday season well on its way, there is a good possibility that many residences will have new items. The Green Bay Police Department hopes that you are never a victim of crime. Unfortunately, thefts and burglaries do occur, but there is something you can do to increase the odds of getting your property back. The GB Police recommend that you record serial numbers and descriptions of your valuables. In order to make this easier for you, there is a website where you can store this information. You can create your own password-protected account. The information will be stored on a secure server in case it is ever necessary for you to retrieve or update. Pictures of your items can also be uploaded if there is not a unique identification number.
A large portion of stolen property is resold. Second-hand stores record the property they take in and document this on a property reporting website. Without identifiable information, like a serial number, stolen property often goes undetected and is unlikely to be returned.
Insurance companies recommend the practice of recording the serial numbers of your valuables, especially electronics. You can download a property catalog form for free from this website.
Access the secure website and record your valuables at snap.gbpolice.org
You may also download and print additional blank copies of the personal property catalog from the website.
Some examples of items that have serial numbers:
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- Electronic Equipment
- Television
- DVD players
- Stereo System
- I-pod
- Computers
- Cell Phones
- Fishing Equipment
- Boat Motors
- Trailers
- Tools
- Guns
- Bows
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- Bicycle
- Hunting Equipment
- Camera
- Snowblower
- Lawn Mower
- ATV’s
- G.P.S.
- Binoculars
- Golf Clubs
- Microwave
- Musical Instrument
- Vacuum Cleaner
