Working with the Police

At Cash Converters, we work very closely with the New Zealand Police, and stores are in regular contact with local Police stations keeping current with neighbourhood & national trends.

On the 1st April 2005, a New Secondhand Dealers Act came into effect which was designed to make it more difficult for criminals to get rid of stolen property. Police now have greater powers to help them catch burglars trying to "fence" stolen property through second hand dealers.

Cash Converters' franchised buying process and computer systems also provide franchisees with the ability to detect and intercept almost all stolen property presented for purchase. This fact, and the quality of our buying systems, have earned Cash Converters the respect of NZ Police. Not surprisingly, the incidence of stolen property is minimal.

Operation Snap

Cash Converters is a major supporter of Operation SNAP (Serial Number Action Project), a Police initiative designed to encourage the public to record serial numbers of household and personal items, to reduce the risk of theft of burglary and increase the chances of having stolen goods returned to their rightful owner.

Operation SNAP was launched by the Auckland City Police, Safer Auckland City, the Insurance Council of New Zealand, New Zealand Licensed Traders Association and Cash Converters, in an effort to reduce opportunities for the sale of stolen goods. It has now become a nationwide initiative.

You can obtain more information about Operation SNAP and serial number recording from the Neighbourhood Support website.