What are the top 10 items stolen in 2012? According to Propertyroom.com, an e-commerce auction house, bicycles are the number one item. The web site sells stolen goods and unclaimed goods that are recovered by 2,800 police departments across the country. Property Room's auctions have generated more than $46 million dollars that is then sent back to local communities.
Based on a survey this year, the most stolen items in the US are:
- Bicycles
- Power Tools
- Gold Jewelry
- Laptops
- Cell Phones
- Hunting Equipment (crossbows, knives, etc.)
- Small Electronics and Apple Products
- Decorative Weapons
- Lawn Mowers
- Small Boats
