The Longview Police Department encourages all residents to use a new free online system that will help keep track of valuable and invaluable personal property. ReportIt is a free, secure online service allowing citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, electronics, and other valuables. Should those items ever be stolen, Longview PD says having the information will go a long way in accurately and quickly identifying your property. Citizens can access the site at reportit.leadsonline.com.
“This is another tool the public can use to help return their valuables should they become the victim of a crime,” explains Chief of Police Mike Bishop. The ReportIt service is a part of LeadsOnline, the online system that works with police across the country to track and recover stolen property. The Longview Police Department uses LeadsOnline to help track and recover stolen property ---- everything from jewelry to sporting equipment to electronics, computers, cameras, and other items such as designer clothing, collectibles, and other items with invaluable personal worth. The system allows detectives to search for the items using a variety of parameters, including item descriptions and serial numbers. When an item is sold to a pawn or secondhand shop, the product information is entered in the LeadsOnline database and is immediately viewable by participating law enforcement agencies across the country.
Longview PD has used LeadsOnline since 2011and has solved many property cases using the online investigations system. Using LeadsOnline, police have recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property for the citizens of Longview, and surrounding residents.
Other recovered items have included valuable jewelry, cameras, construction equipment, iPads, tools, computers and GPS units. With information provided by LeadsOnline, police track down thieves, develop leads in numerous cases and make arrests.
Citizens can store serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so items may be more easily identified in the event of theft. This record may also come in handy when filing claims with insurance providers in the event of loss. Citizens wanting to participate in ReportIt can register for the free service at reportit.leadsonline.com and begin building their personal property inventory list. What a great way to keep up with all those serial numbers from the gifts you receive over the next week.