SBE Anti-theft File: Red List of missing equipment

The Red List of Missing Material displays all equipment marked with an SBE anti-theft tag that has been reported missing, stolen or lost to us by its owner. Check here that the device you wish to purchase is in good standing or allow someone to recover his device by performing a civic act.

What does an SBE anti-theft label look like?

All SBE markings clearly display "EQUIPMENT PROTECTED AGAINST THEFT", a unique identification number, and the address of one of the SBE websites. Some markings are standard and display the SBE logo, others customized, display the owner's logo. These markings are glued in an inviolable and permanent way onto the protected devices, and any removal attempts leave an obvious and very visible sign of aggression on the device. It is by means of the unique identification number on each marking that we can return it to its owner.

For more information on the operating principles of these anti-theft markings, see "SBE Anti-theft File /Everything About the Anti-theft File…"

You found a device with an Anti-theft SBE Marking You would like to acquire a device bearing an SBE anti-theft marking. You just found a device with an SBE anti-theft marking. Are you in possession of an SBE anti-theft device?

How do I check that a marked device is bona fide?

Whatever the reason you are in contact with a device that bears an SBE anti-theft marking (the reason does concern us - we are not a police service), if this device displays such markings, such as those presented above, it means that it is protected against theft by its owner, who is probably looking for it. The first thing to do is look at the list below to see if the identification number of the marking is included.

If the identification number of the device appears on this list, it means that the device was declared stolen to the police and insurance company by its owner. The device is therefore being sought by the police, and any person in its possession may be suspected of theft, accessory to theft or receiving stolen goods at the first check carried out (border crossings, routine search, police investigation…). In this event, it must be understood that keeping such a device is unacceptable and that the only realistic solution is restoring it to its owner.

If the number is illegible or attempts have been made to remove the marking (only part of being visible), you can try for a search by characteristics of the device on the list (brands, models, serial No.). The best then is to contact us so that we can carry out further research with a view to restitution to its owner.

What if you have acquired (legally) a marked device?

In this case, the unique number of the Anti-theft Marking on this device is not included on this list.

In order to benefit from the services of SBE Anti-theft Marking, you must register with our services as a new owner. 

The details of the former owner will always be kept.

To do this please contact us by mail or fax:

• Your contact information (above all a contact to inform in the event of theft)
• The number(s) of the associated Anti-Theft Markings
• Information on the device concerned (brand, model, device type)
• Date of purchase
• Contact details of the former owner
• Copy of the invoice.

How do I return a marked device to its owner?

Whatever the case may be, restitution is always an honest and civil act, and it may well extricate someone form a source of great discomfort. Even if the Anti-theft Marking is that of a major company - which could easily afford the loss of a device without any big problems - the reality is quite different. In fact, large companies are increasingly making their employees liable for the equipment entrusted to them, especially when it is property of value such as a laptop. The loss of such a device is charged in one way or another (financial, advancement…) to the employee who must take full responsibility for the employer, not counting the large amount of work in the computer that would be lost if the employee did not find his/her device. Returning the device is really an honest act, and it's always a physical person for whom you are doing this enormous service.

To return it, the quickest is to contact us, since of course we have the contact details of all the owners of all the devices marked. We will only ask you to tell us what you want to tell us. The important thing for us is to return the device to its owner. You can therefore remain anonymous if you wish. If you are in the Parisian region, you can even bring us the device in our Paris premises or send it to us at our expense, and if you want to remain discreet, no information will be requested. However, it is not unthinkable that the owner wishes to reward you, and after restitution we will be happy to contact you directly if you wish.

Red List of Missing Property