What We Do
Thieves don’t want to leave a trace, and a stolen item with an EYE-DEED photo and number is easier to trace back to the owner and possibly to the thief.
An EYE-DEED agent will come to your home or business and photograph your belongings. The agent will also place an identification number on items you select, making them traceable through every police department and all 116 pawnshops in Utah.You’ll also receive a CD containing high-resolution photos, which identify your belongings for police or insurance agents.
You’ll also receive notices to place at the entrances to your home or business, notifying intruders that the valuables inside have been photographed, registered and are traceable.
When items stolen from your home are recovered by pawnshops or police, they will contact EYE-DEED about the item’s engraved or photographed number. We’ll give you their contact information so you can recover your property.
Security
All EYE-DEED agents have undergone a thorough background check and will be wearing a photo ID when they come to your home or business. EYE-DEED agents do not keep any photos or descriptions of your belongings. EYE-DEED headquarters stores only a list of identification numbers that enable us to identify the owners of recovered stolen property when contacted by the police or pawn shops.Some of our Methods
• Engraving or Etching
Engraving or etching is suitable for many hard surfaces and can be done using an electric engraving tool or a hand engraver. This method leaves a visible and permanent mark.• Ultraviolet or 'Invisible' Marking
Our Ultraviolet (UV) pens put an invisible mark on your property which can only be seen by using a UV lamp. We use UV marking when other methods would reduce the value of the object. The mark can fade in time, especially when exposed to sunlight, and can be washed off, so we use a special UV coating over the top to seal it.• Ceramic Marking
We use ceramic marking pens to mark china, glass or any glazed surface. They do not cut or scratch the surface but leave a permanent mark.• Punching
We can mark heavier metal items such as lawn mowers with a hammer and a set of punches.• Child EYE-DEED cards.
• Sandblast
A portable, hand held sandblast device can be used on some materials.• Wire Wrap
A sealed number is placed on a wire inside electronic devices.Where we mark your property is important. We choose somewhere behind or underneath the article - but not somewhere so hidden that the police would not be able to find it.
Marking items like jewelry or antiques is difficult and could reduce their value. We are experts in these cases and use invisible methods.
We still protect items that can't be marked by making a photo record of them. We photograph each item, in high resolution color, paying special attention to any distinguishing marks such as initials or crests which may be used to identify the item. We take the photographs against a plain background and include a ruler to give an indication of size.You Keep a Record of your Property
You keep the list of items you have marked and where the marks are. We also offer a service to keep a copy in our fire vault.
Advertising the fact that your property has been marked warns off` thieves. We do this by placing notices at your entrances stating your property has been EYE-DEED.
