diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index 9ce93ef7..6e1b5488 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -1129,6 +1129,20 @@ class AareDAQ:
             return True
 
         except Exception as e:
+            total_detections = sum(found_classes_count.values())
+            if total_detections == 0:
+                self.__aare.alc_failed(self.sample, alc_comment="No objects detected")
+            else:
+                self.__aare.alc_failed(
+                    self.sample,
+                    alc_comment=(
+                        "Failed to centre but detected objects - "
+                        f"Crystal: {found_classes_count.get(2,0)}, "
+                        f"Loop_face: {found_classes_count.get(3,0)}, "
+                        f"Loop_all: {found_classes_count.get(0,0)}, "
+                        f"Pin: {found_classes_count.get(1,0)}"
+                    ),
+                )
             logger.info(f"Error in loop centering: {e}")
             return False