Getting your valuables stolen is terrible -- they're usually one-of-a-kind items you're very attached to. Security System Reviews offers six tips to keeping your valuables safe.
1. Mark valuables. Marking valuables is an easy, inexpensive way to keep track of the items within a home, and make the process of reporting a theft much easier for the victim. Speaking with a representative from the local police department can be a valuable way to know how to mark property. The best way is often with an electric engraving pen. Items that are marked are less likely to be stolen, and are more difficult for a thief to re-sell. Often, when marking an item a property owner should include information such as name and driver’s license number. If an item is resold, this can also make it easier to track, and if it is recovered by the police, the item can be returned, instead of being sold in a public auction.
2. Property owners should take a picture of all valuable items located in the home, particularly of the items that are too small to be marked, like jewelry. Although a digital camera will work, instant photo-producing cameras can be best because they can’t be retouched or changed.
3. For items such as heirlooms, art, jewelry, antiques or china, keep a detailed inventory of all items located in the home. Original receipts should be kept, along with photos of the items, and information about the location the item was purchased, the value, and original price. Small items, including jewelry, should be kept in a high quality home safe, or a safe deposit box, in an off-site location.
4. When purchasing a high value item, such as a new TV or video game system, don’t leave evidence that a purchase has been made. This is particularly true around the holidays, when boxes on the curb can be a sure signal to thieves that there are high-ticket items within the home.
5. Keep high-value items out of view. Don’t place expensive items near a window or other area where a thief can easily view the items. If something, like a TV, is within the site of a window, place a curtain or other covering on the window.
6. Don’t just focus on the typical high value objects. Paperwork, data on computers and other personal information can be a prime target for thieves, particularly as identity theft is on the rise. All of these items should be protected in a safe that cannot be removed from the property or broken, or left in a safety deposit box.
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