If you are a victim of burglary you feel helpless, frustrated and angry.
Often there is little that the Police can do.
By the time you have discovered the theft your goods are long gone.
Stored in a warehouse, taken on to a ferry, hidden in someone's house.
My friend's farm was recently targeted by thieves.
The Police were busy at the time and were unable to visit her.
They offered her counseling.
She wasn't interested in counseling - she wanted her stuff back.
No-one likes to think about the possibility of being burgled.
Sadly it happens to many people.
A little fore thought could help you recover your goods if you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of theft.
There are a number of precautions you can take to help recover your goods, should you be unfortunate enough to become the victim of theft.
Household items can be marked with SmartWater.
This is invisible to the naked eye, but shows up under ultra-violet light.
It won't stop your goods being stolen, but will help you be reunited with your stuff if someone finds it.
The really clever thing about Smart Water is that each bottle has its own, unique, formula - allowing your stuff to be tracked back to you with 100% certainty.
If you own animals, always make sure they are micro-chipped.
Each chip has a unique ID allowing the animal to be returned to its owner if it is found.
Larger animals can also be freeze-marked - leaving an indelible, white brand.
All items can be marked with your postcode - engrave it, stamp it, paint it, write it in marker pen.
This acts as a visible deterrent and also means that if an item is found with the postcode in tact you can quickly be identified as the owner.
Sadly, all the deterrents in the world will never totally prevent theft.
If you are unfortunate enough to become the victim of theft, what can you do to help yourself?