Stolen goods

• Contact the police about stolen items
• Searching for stolen goods

Contact the police about stolen items

If you think an item on Trade Me is stolen, contact your local Police station and give them all the details. The police will then contact us directly for any information they need.

Searching for stolen goods

If someone stole your items, and you think they might be for sale on Trade Me, you can:

• Set up a favorites search. This lets you save your search and get updates if your item appears. We cannot actively look for your stolen items for you.
• You can also search for listings that have already ended (expired listings).

If you find your stolen item

If you find your stolen item on Trade Me, here's how to start the process with the New Zealand Police to get it back:

1. Write down the seller's username and the auction number.
2. Tell us about the item by clicking the Community Watch button on the listing page.
3. Gather proof that the item is yours. This could include serial numbers, proof you bought it (like a receipt), or photos of your item showing special marks that match the listing.
4. Take all this information to your local Police station. Also, bring the file number the Police gave you when you reported the burglary or theft. Tell them you are filing a complaint about the item listed on Trade Me.

The Police will directly tell you what happens with their investigation.