Sarnia police officers are now using the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police-endorsed Trace Pen technology.
It allows residents to mark and register valuables in case of theft.
Constable Chris Moxley says each Trace Pen provides the owner with a unique number to identify their property.
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The devices are available for sale for about $40 at local Home Hardware stores, or through the Trace Pen website.