# SerialCheck — Australia's Stolen Property Serial Number Registry

> SerialCheck is a free, community-driven platform that helps Australians protect and recover stolen property by maintaining a public serial number registry.

## What SerialCheck Does

SerialCheck allows anyone to check whether an item has been reported stolen by searching its serial number. Registered users can add their belongings to the database with serial numbers, photos, and details to create a timestamped proof-of-ownership record. If an item is stolen, the owner can flag it in the registry, creating a public alert that warns potential buyers.

## Key Features

- **Serial Number Lookup**: Free, instant checks — no account required
- **Item Registration**: Record serial numbers, brand, model, photos, and descriptions
- **Stolen Alerts**: Mark items as stolen with police report details, location, and circumstances
- **Public Browse**: Browse all currently reported stolen items by category and state
- **Contact Owner**: Anonymous contact form to reach an item's registered owner
- **Cross-Reference**: Links to other Australian property registries (PropertyVAULT, Immobilise)

## Supported Item Categories

- Musical instruments
- Power tools
- Electronics (laptops, phones, tablets)
- Bicycles
- Cameras and photography equipment
- Jewellery
- Other serialised items

## Important Disclaimers

- SerialCheck is NOT a government or police database
- It is a community-driven registry maintained by everyday Australians
- An item not appearing in the database does not guarantee it is not stolen
- Users are responsible for the accuracy of information they submit
- Always report theft to police as well as registering on SerialCheck

## Pages

- [Home](https://serialcheck.com.au/)
- [About](https://serialcheck.com.au/about)
- [How It Works](https://serialcheck.com.au/how-it-works)
- [FAQ](https://serialcheck.com.au/faq)
- [Blog](https://serialcheck.com.au/blog)
- [Browse Stolen Items](https://serialcheck.com.au/stolen)
- [Privacy Policy](https://serialcheck.com.au/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://serialcheck.com.au/terms-of-service)

## Blog Articles

- [How to Protect Your Bike from Theft in Australia](https://serialcheck.com.au/blog/protect-your-bike-from-theft)
- [Why You Should Always Check the Serial Number Before Buying Second-Hand](https://serialcheck.com.au/blog/check-serial-number-before-buying)
- [What to Do If Your Property Is Stolen: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://serialcheck.com.au/blog/what-to-do-if-property-stolen)

## Technical Details

- Built with Laravel, Vue 3, and Inertia.js
- Hosted in Australia
- Contact: hello@serialcheck.com.au