The Dearborn Police Department has implemented a new online system for residents that can assist in recovering stolen property.

The free online systems at reportit.leadsonline.com helps keep track of all personal property, safety and securely storing important information that could be useful in recovering property in the event of a loss or theft.

The Report-it site is a secure online service that allows citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, electronics, and other valuables. If those items were ever stolen, Dearborn Police say the documented information could assist in accurately and quickly identifying a resident’s stolen property.

“The LeadsOnline ReportIt system is an outstanding free resource for our residents which will allow them to be proactive and further protect their property”, said Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad.

The Report-it service is a part of LeadsOnline, the online system that works with police across the country to track and recover stolen property. The Dearborn Police Department recently implemented 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.

Since using the online system, Dearborn police say they have already had success recovering thousands of dollars in stolen property, including the recovery of property taken in recent burglaries, and developed additional suspect leads in several ongoing criminal investigations.

Citizens can store an unlimited number of 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.

Dearborn Residents can also borrow engravers from the Dearborn Police Department Training Office that can be used to engrave their valuables.