Theft & Burglary Documentation
Stolen Property Inventory List With Values
After a burglary, you need to act fast — police report, insurance claim, lock changes — while still in shock. Upload photos of the rooms that were targeted and we generate a stolen property inventory with descriptions and replacement values, ready for both the police and your insurance company.
What you get
- Itemized stolen property list with descriptions, brands, and quantities
- Replacement value estimates for each item
- Format suitable for police reports and insurance claims
- Photo references attached so you have proof of ownership
- Categorization that matches insurance policy sub-limits (jewelry, electronics, etc.)
- Editable Excel format so you can refine as you remember more
What to do in the first 24 hours after a burglary
Call the police before doing anything else and don't disturb the scene. Once they've cleared you to move around, photograph everything — including drawers and closets the burglars went through. Those photos show the adjuster what state the home was in and help you remember what's missing. File the police report even if your list is incomplete. You can update it as you discover more missing items. Then submit a contents claim to your insurer within the policy's notice window, usually a few days.
Why theft claims often get underpaid
Most people remember the obvious: the laptop, the TV, the jewelry box. They forget the chargers, the watches in drawers, the cash, the camera lenses, the AirPods, the gift cards, the prescription glasses. Insurance companies pay what's documented. The gap between what was actually taken and what gets claimed is often thousands of dollars. Working from photos of the burglarized rooms helps you find items you wouldn't remember on your own. ProofList scans every photo and surfaces items that may now be missing, so your claim reflects reality.
Proof of ownership when you don't have receipts
Receipts disappear. Photos rarely do. A photo of you wearing a watch, of a laptop on your desk, of jewelry on a dresser — all of these establish ownership for insurance purposes. Most adjusters accept photo evidence in lieu of receipts, especially when it's combined with descriptions and current market values from a credible source. ProofList generates exactly that: photo-backed proof of ownership with current replacement values pulled from active retail listings.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a stolen property list for both the police and insurance?+
Yes. Police use it for the report and any potential recovery. Insurance uses it to process your contents claim. The same itemized list serves both, but insurance also requires values. ProofList includes values automatically.
How quickly do I need to file the police report?+
As soon as possible — most insurers require a police report number to process a theft claim. You can file the report with a partial list, then submit a more complete inventory to your insurer in the following days. Don't wait until the inventory is perfect to call the police.
What if I don't remember exactly what was taken?+
This is the most common problem with theft claims. Upload photos of the rooms or areas that were burglarized — drawers, closets, jewelry boxes, electronics setups. ProofList identifies items visible in those photos and helps you compare what's there now vs. what was there before, jogging your memory and creating a more complete list.
Will my insurance pay full replacement value for stolen items?+
It depends on whether you have actual cash value (ACV) or replacement cost value (RCV) coverage, plus any sub-limits on categories like jewelry, firearms, or electronics. The inventory we generate includes both an estimated current cost and item details so you can claim correctly under either policy type.
What about high-value items that exceed policy sub-limits?+
Many policies cap reimbursement on jewelry, watches, art, and collectibles unless they're scheduled separately. Documenting these items thoroughly — with photos, descriptions, and comparable values — helps if you need to dispute or escalate. It also creates the record you'll need to schedule them properly going forward.