In order to help Michiganders be prepared in case they are a victim of a crime or when disaster strikes, Michigan State Police are now providing Home Inventory forms at various posts.

According to troopers, they are often called to complaints of breaking and entering where the victim can be out thousands of dollars in stolen property.

Additionally, they say being the victim of a crime is stressful enough, but trying to take into account items that have been stolen adds on to that stress.

Michiganders can get a home inventory form at the following MSP posts: Alpena, Cadillac, Gaylord and Houghton Lake.

The form can be used to catalog valuable items currently owned by make, model, serial number, description, cost, etc.

Troopers say if a person is the victim of a crime, they can easily identify what has been stolen and provide troopers with a detailed list, which will allow them to quickly identify stolen items and compare them to items posted for sale on public websites or when they have identified a suspect.

The list should be kept in a locked, fireproof container so it can also be used if there is a fire and the homeowner needs it for insurance purposes.

“It is much easier to be prepared now, instead of waiting until something happens,” said Lt. Derrick Carroll of Michigan State Police. “When our troopers respond to crime or fire scenes, the victims are understandably upset. Having to sit down and make a comprehensive list of items missing or destroyed can be daunting. This will help alleviant some of the stress and aid in the investigation.”

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