Storage unit theft claim denied — evidence checklist
Use this guide when the loss is described as theft and your denial letter asks for proof of break-in, police reporting, or item ownership. It focuses on those evidence types.
For general denial-letter filing, see organizing after a denial. For first-day steps right after a break-in, see break-in claim records.
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What a theft claim file often includes
Lock, door, and ceiling photos
A theft claim file often includes photos of the lock, door, hasp, and ceiling.
- Photographs of cut or damaged locks
- Evidence of pry marks on door or frame
- Damage to hasp, latch, or strike plate
- Signs of ceiling or wall breach
- Multiple angles and clear documentation
Police report fields
The discovery timeline worksheet has fields for a police report: date and time, department, case number, and officer name.
- File police report immediately upon discovery
- Obtain case number and officer information
- Request copy of police report for your records
- Document when and how you reported the theft
Ownership and value fields
The inventory worksheet records each item's description, purchase details, and current market value.
- Purchase receipts for items
- Credit card or bank statements
- Product serial numbers
- Owner's manuals or registration
- Photographs of items (before theft)
- Market value research for replacements
Kit contents for theft files
- Forced entry photo checklist
- Discovery timeline worksheet
- Inventory worksheet with ownership fields
- Facility request templates for CCTV and gate logs
- Submission checklist