Comparison
Theftsight vs SNAP (Serial Number Asset Partnership)
An NZ Police-backed pre-loss asset register you fill in yourself vs active marketplace scanning and recovery routing.
SNAP (Serial Number Asset Partnership) SNAP is a New Zealand Police initiative letting you record serial numbers, photos and descriptions of your valuables in a secure asset list before anything is stolen. If you're a burglary or theft victim, you hand those details to Police to aid identification and return of recovered property. It's the official, free national precaution — Theftsight adds the layer that watches where stolen gear is resold.
| Capability | SNAP (Serial Number Asset Partnership) | Theftsight |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Self-service asset inventory recorded before loss | Continuous marketplace watch + confidence-scored match alerts |
| Marketplace scanning | None — no monitoring of Trade Me/Facebook | Automated serial, image, price & location matching across marketplaces |
| Police | NZ Police initiative; details provided to Police on victimisation | Operator-reviewed candidates + a proof pack an officer can act on |
| Privacy | Owner-controlled; Police see it only if you're a victim | Private by default; shareable when stolen |
Where SNAP (Serial Number Asset Partnership) is strong
- The official NZ Police-endorsed national register, free to use.
- A strong privacy model — owner-controlled, Police access only on victimisation.
- Covers all valuables, with photo and printable inventory support.
Where Theftsight is built to win
- Active recovery — we watch Trade Me, Facebook and eBay for the item itself.
- Confidence-scored matches with a proof pack for police.
- An insurer success-fee recovery path.
Can you use both?
Yes — keep your SNAP inventory so NZ Police can identify recovered gear, and let Theftsight do the automated marketplace watching and recovery.
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Put your gear under watch
Register in two minutes. If it's stolen, marketplaces are scanned — and police and insurers on the network can see the case.