What can you do if someone steals your stuff?

Call the Local Police Department The most important step of all is to enlist the help of a police department. Contact local authorities and ask them to file a police report. Be descriptive; tell them how many items were stolen, provide descriptions, and send them any pictures you may have of your stolen goods.

What happens when someone steals from you?

If your family member has stolen your identity, you will need to file a police report in order to remove fraudulent information from your credit report. Reporting your family member may be difficult, but bad credit can haunt you for years, so it’s important to protect yourself from the repercussions of their crime.

What do you do if someone steals money from your house?

If someone has stolen money and you want him held criminally responsible – and hopefully return the money – you normally need to contact the police to file a complaint. This includes filling out a police report and presenting the evidence that you have.

What can I do if someone steals my property in Florida?

If you have evidence that a particular person stole your property, you can file a case in civil court in the county where the theft occurred. Ask the court for an order requiring the person to return the articles to you in good condition or else pay you the value of the articles stolen. Note that this is not a criminal matter.

What should I do if my identity has been stolen?

Here’s what to do. Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the government’s one-stop resource for people to report identity theft and get a personal recovery plan. Click “Get started.” The next page asks, “Which statement best describes our situation?”

Do burglars steal car keys?

Burglars have been known to steal car keys, house keys and any other keys they can find, and then sell them to other thieves who will return to steal your car or let themselves back into your house while you’re gone. Find an inconspicuous place to store your keys—never the entryway or mudroom—and always change your door locks after a break-in.

What are the most common things stolen from your home?

Your art collection might not rival that of the Louvre, but thieves will still grab paintings from walls in the hopes of reselling them. Other collectable items, such as vases, sculptures and small antiques are also at risk. Criminals won’t take your family photos, but they will take anything that looks like an original work of art.