Retrieval

The retrieval of stolen goods is never easy. To stand any chance of being reunited with your stolen posessions it is essential that they are accurately catalogued and uniquely marked. Cataloguing and Property Marking are essential not only in helping the police to trace your goods, but also - if recovered -  in proving indisputable ownership.

Gardien recommends that all garden property is indelibly marked. Property Marking makes your valuables worthless to a thief! The most appropriate method of marking will depend upon the item:

• For general garden equipment, tools and outdoor items use permanent Property Marking Stencil (SelectaMark).  "Securing Best Value" : 10% off NOW! PROPERTY MARKING STENCILS
• For bulk metal, such as lead roofing use SELECTADNA Grease. SELECTADNA GREASE
• For Garden Antiques (to invisibly mark your items and provide unique and conclusive proof of ownership) use Forensic DNA Solutions. "Securing Best Value" : 10% off NOW! FORENSIC DNA KIT
• Full security coding service of all key possessions using the latest in Digital Photography Techniques and DNA property marking. Identidot: Asset Management Systems

A basic requirement for the retrieval of stolen property is the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date records of all valuable items, including photographs, dimensions, makers’ names, distinguishing marks, purchase receipts, values etc. Visit our Garden Inventory page to catalogue your garden posessions today. 

• Theft alerts help victims of Garden Crime to publicise their loss whilst protecting their identity.
• The alerts are made available to Police Forces and Recovery Agencies.
• Theft Alerts are made available to UK and overseas dealers to alert them to stolen items.
• Theft Alerts are now used by many of the leading Auction Houses to authenticate their catalogues.

www.theft-alerts.com 

For help replacing stolen items, please contact us for advice and assistance.

If you are attempting to retrieve stolen items, searching police auctions may produce results:

The following links give details of items which UK Police Forces auction from time to time. 

www.police-information.co.uk
and
www.bumblebeeauctions.co.uk

Any information relating to suspicious transactions involving Garden Items (or ANY items), should be reported immediately to CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111

Get some garden security advice on the following topics:

Garden Insurance
garden antiques & statuary
Gates & Access
Outdoor Items
Planting Protection
Sheds & Outbuildings Security
Walls & Fences Security