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MULTI-FUNCTION SECURITY TOOLKIT |
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the core of the Missing List is a powerful and
versatile database which can be used either as a
search tool or a platform from which to publish appeals for
information in over 50 categories. And if you have
found something, or have information to pass on, or want to claim a reward the
system facilitates that too. |
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| For the proactive
(sensible) amongst us the Missing List can be used to record the
ownership and identification information of important assets (on the
basis that, should the worst happen, it pays to be prepared). |
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| CATEGORIES - AT A GLANCE |
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| CRIME |
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| Criminals hit the missing list all the time. Many
fugitives are dangerous and the sooner that they are
apprehended the better we'll all sleep. And, let's
not forget, rewards for information can be
spectacular. |
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| Crimes go unsolved. Police forces around the
globe are desperate for contributions from the
general public. Here's your chance to make a
difference (as well as the possibility of a
significant contribution to your pension fund). |
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| Being a well known doesn’t mean that you are immune
from crime; in fact it usually increases
vulnerability. The Missing List has a section
specifically reporting on Celebrity Crime - from
missing pets to 'highly personal' videos. |
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| INFORMATION |
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| Most local authorities operate a reward policy
aimed at combating such unacceptable behaviour -
such as Graffiti, fly-tipping and vandalism.
Commercial organisations also offer rewards for
reporting breaches of the law that impact their
business.- |
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| If you have information about a crime for which there is not yet a police appeal, or if you have intelligence about a crime or criminal activity that has yet to come to light, you can communicate it via us.. |
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| If there is something relating to public safety that you think other people should know you can use this form to post a notice that will appear in the Missing List local search facility. If what you know relates to actual or suspected criminal activity you should contact your local police. |
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| POSSESSIONS |
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| Our precious
possessions go missing - it happens, it's a fact of
life. They get lost, they get stolen. Common
denominator (?) you want them back. Insurance can't
cover sentimental value. When all else fails,
offering a reward may get results. |
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| This category covers all electronic consumer
products of which mobile devices & phones are by
far the most vulnerable and frequently lost or
stolen. Laptops, mobile phones and iPods have
become the stars of this relatively new crime
wave, with students and teenagers particularly
badly affected. |
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| Jewellery is a very popular with criminals
because after they've melted down your treasured
memories there's little left to incriminate
them. With burglary at epidemic proportions, and
our over-stretched police forces battling to
keep pace, you'll have to be extraordinarily
lucky to see your jewellery returned through
conventional channels. |
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| Watches don't have to be new to be desirable -
vintage examples by quality watchmakers such as
Patek Philippe can command sums well into six
figures! High value, small form factor and an
increasingly desirable status symbol; watches
are a thieves dream commodity. |
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| Art theft joins drugs, money laundering and
illegal arms trading as one of the largest
criminal activities in the world. An increasing
trend of brazen thefts sees paintings stolen not
just for profit but also as a type of trophy
robbery to impress others. and as a bargaining
chip between crime syndicates. |
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| More than 1.2 million musical instruments worth
over £98 million are sold each year in the
UK. Of these it is estimated that over half will
be lost or stolen within the first five years of
purchase. And that doesn’t take into account all
those precious instruments that can be decades,
even centuries old. |
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| Even discounting the excise duty, wine can be
extremely valuable. From burgled collections of
high value premier cru vintages to hijacked
tankers of plonk, where there is value there is
a powerful incentive for thieves. |
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| Motor manufacturers are now incorporating
high-tech security as standard and this is
altering the pattern of vehicle crime. Older
cars are at increasing risk as are high value
vehicles where increasingly sophisticated
thieves have learned to circumvent new security
measures. |
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| The vehicles category covers all forms of road
transport (two, four, and more wheels) as well
as specialised as 'off-highway' vehicles
designed for construction and agricultural
purposes - pedal bikes, motorcycles,
commercial/haulage vehicles, equine
transporters, caravans/motor homes, off-highway
plant. |
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| Construction sites are easy targets for thieves.
Constant staff turnover means it is difficult to
keep good security records - and the high value
of plant and equipment can lead to quick and
easy profit for successful thieves. |
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| You have to be an enthusiast to understand the
incredibly close relationship that can be forged
between man (/woman) and boat...she enhanced
your life in fair weather and kept you safe in
foul. Now she has gone. And you want to do
something about it! |
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| The high seas are a law enforcement nightmare,
what with uncertain jurisdictions, flags of
convenience, and just sheer physical distance.
Merchant marine assets can (and regularly do)
just disappear off the face of the earth and
extraordinarily large sums of money can be at
stake. |
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| When a loved one
or friend hits the missing list it can be for
any number of reasons. You need the comfort of
knowing that they are safe and, at best, you
want them to get in touch. We work closely with
Missing People (formerly National Missing
Persons Helpline) the UK's only charity that
works with young runaways, missing and
unidentified people, their families and others
who care for them. |
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| Your great aunt has sadly passed on. Her lawyers
are searching for her only living relative. If
they don't locate you soon a cat's home will be
substantially better off. "Dream on" you
say...but it happens. Check out the notices
section of your local paper and you'll see what
we mean! |
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| Headlines from across the UK would seem to be
supporting the shocking view that animal cruelty
is on the increase in the UK. In this category
you can post appeals information (with or
without a reward) leading to the apprehension
the culprits. |
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| This section deals with domestic pets other than cats, dogs and horses which have a category of their own (see main menu) and zoo animals. Here you can search for, and post appeals for, anything from a lost hamster to a hijacked penguin. |
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| Unfortunately rustling is not a thing of the
past. This section deals with lost or stolen
farm animals of all species, all breeds and all
values; cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry,
even 'diversity' livestock such as llamas and
water buffalo. |
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| We
train them to be people-friendly and to come to
us when we call them. But a horse that is
comfortable around people is also vulnerable.
Horses can represent a significant investment
and the equine world is notorious for
individuals who baulk at nothing to make a
profit. |
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| Pedigree dogs can be very valuable. You can take
precautions, micro-chipping for instance, but if
the commercial incentive is there, and
statistics demonstrate that there it is, the
professional thief will view this as little more
than an inconvenience. The best deterrent is
constant vigilance. |
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| Pure breed cats can be very valuable. But
valuable or not, show winner or moggie we love
them and when they go missing it breaks our
hearts...it is a cat's natural inclination (some
would say prerogative) to roam; and this makes
them vulnerable. |
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| RETAIL STORE |
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| Safeguard yourself and your property. In our
security store you'll find a range of low cost
security essentials. These are available on-line
as single items or bulk orders; either way the
shipping is the same cost - just £2.98 + vat. |
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| Microchiping involves attaching an electronic
device (RFID) with a unique code to an object so
that, should it be found and scanned by the
police, the Owner can easily be traced. The
Missing List Security Store has a range of RFID
kits developed for just about any application. |
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| Ever worried about losing personal or business
data? Security and data protection are at the
core of this service. Unique server architecture
replicates data to a minimum of 3 geographically
and commercially independent data centres and IP
providers that are monitored 24 hours a day. |
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