{"id":5989,"date":"2023-09-13T11:30:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T03:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5989"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:40:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:40:10","slug":"how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Report a Stolen Car to the Police in Just 3 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-807e67f18363aa19f6f11ec1d28c119e\">Vehicle theft is common across the world. Our survey on global security found that vehicle theft is among the most reported crimes in the world, with <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/neighborhood-safety\/\">39% of US respondents claiming to have experienced vehicle theft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to report a stolen car to the police is important, particularly if you don\u2019t have a GPS tracking device and you\u2019re certain the vehicle hasn\u2019t been towed or borrowed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, find out how to report a stolen car to the police, make an insurance claim, and how you can prevent your car being stolen in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police\/#Report_a_Stolen_Car_to_the_Police_in_3_Steps\" title=\"Report a Stolen Car to the Police in 3 Steps\">Report a Stolen Car to the Police in 3 Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police\/#How_to_Make_an_Insurance_Claim_If_Your_Car_is_Stolen\" title=\"How to Make an Insurance Claim If Your Car is Stolen&nbsp;\">How to Make an Insurance Claim If Your Car is Stolen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police\/#Can_I_Stop_My_Car_From_Being_Stolen\" title=\"Can I Stop My Car From Being Stolen?\">Can I Stop My Car From Being Stolen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-report-a-stolen-car-to-the-police\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Report_a_Stolen_Car_to_the_Police_in_3_Steps\"><\/span><strong>Report a Stolen Car to the Police in 3 Steps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiencing car theft is frightening and stressful, but it\u2019s important to first confirm that the vehicle is stolen, as opposed to towed or borrowed by a family member.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re certain, report the stolen car to the police by following the 3 steps below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Gather as much information as possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When reporting a stolen car to the police, the more information you gather, the better. Consider things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has anyone nearby seen the car or anyone suspicious around it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do any neighboring houses or businesses have surveillance footage that might have caught the car being stolen?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Police will ask for <strong>secondary information<\/strong>, so immediately make a note of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> car make<\/strong> and <strong>model.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> color.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year of manufacture.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C<strong>osmetic quirks<\/strong> to identify the car, including significant scratches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Call the police and file a report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that <strong>car theft is usually much more traceable than other types of theft<\/strong> thanks to number plates and extensive surveillance on the road and in car parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, <strong>it is worth reporting a stolen car to the police<\/strong>. Once you have notified the police and satisfied any of their requests for information, descriptions, and alibis, it\u2019s simply a matter of waiting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7ccbfe99bc2d582b306b8a01e627dd7c\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>How do police track stolen cars?<br><br><\/strong>Police will track a stolen car using various methods, including reporting the car as stolen onto the stolen vehicle database.<br><br>Here\u2019s how police departments track stolen vehicles:<br><br>1. Check the car has not been towed.<br>2. File the car into the police stolen vehicle database.<br>3. Notify local patrol cars of the theft, so if the car is spotted driving it will be pulled over.<br>4. Obtain nearby surveillance footage from local businesses or residential properties to uncover further information about how the theft happened.<br>5. Use public cameras on highways to locate the vehicle driving around.<br><br>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicb.org\/prevent-fraud-theft\/buying-vehicle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Insurance Crime Bureau<\/a> (NICB) website and enter the vehicle\u2019s VIN to check if it\u2019s been reported as stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Contact insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the police have confirmed your car is stolen, contact your insurance company to notify them of the theft. Before filing a claim, read the terms and conditions around car theft to know what you\u2019re entitled to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The police must provide an incident reference number <\/strong>that can be passed onto the insurance company for their records. This is necessary for any insurance claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some insurance providers have limits on how many days after the vehicle is reported as stolen that claims can be made, so <strong>don\u2019t delay in the hopes it\u2019ll show up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_an_Insurance_Claim_If_Your_Car_is_Stolen\"><\/span><strong>How to Make an Insurance Claim If Your Car is Stolen&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make an insurance claim for a stolen vehicle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the terms and conditions of your insurance. <strong>Not all car insurance covers vehicle theft<\/strong>, so confirm that it does before preparing a claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get legal advice if you are unsure of how to interpret your insurance contract or don\u2019t know what documents you need for the claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the sake of speed, create a claim online, gathering the necessary documents. This includes, most importantly, <strong>the police incident number\/report<\/strong>. Incidents that haven\u2019t been brought to the police are usually discarded.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide any <strong>additional details<\/strong> required, including all supplementary evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the claim is submitted and has been received by the insurance company, <strong>expect a lengthy wait as they process the claim<\/strong>. If you have no response after the period specified in the terms and conditions, escalate the claim by following the company\u2019s complaint process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a valid claim, <strong>insurance companies require an incident reference from the police.<\/strong> Supplying footage also greatly helps insurance claims of any kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2cfd9eb55a6f8826343b59e70d1b7912\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a>, you can easily record and store surveillance footage of your vehicle while it&#8217;s parked by positioning an AlfredCamera device in the window. With motion detection enabled, it\u2019ll record and notify you when it notices movement. Get started with AlfredCamera by downloading it for free from the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog-find-stolen-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store or Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>What happens when a stolen car is found?<br><br><\/strong>When a stolen car is found and no insurance claims have been made, the car will be taken to a police impound and the owner will be notified. The owner will need to pick up the vehicle after confirming the situation with the insurance company.<br><br>In situations where the car is found a long time after the theft and an insurance claim has already been processed, the vehicle belongs to the insurance company until other arrangements have been made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Stop_My_Car_From_Being_Stolen\"><\/span><strong>Can I Stop My Car From Being Stolen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not a car is returned, understanding how to minimize the risk of being a victim to a repeat offense is important moving forward. Here\u2019s how to prevent car theft in future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Invest in a surveillance system&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to break the bank to invest in car security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2dcd834de7a029c90f7129587bfa5794\">AlfredCamera provides superior surveillance for driveways and garages even when <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">using an old phone as a viewing device<\/a> for free. Adding <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> to the mix provides better coverage, quality, and infrared night vision, which illuminates dark garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Three ways to use AlfredCamera to set up your old phones as security cameras\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/6u-Y_IlP2RvkJ2kGLk2BNArGp67Zpczo865xABrD0FvGsaODznIwEg1FiWxfuITSYfSyWGHhUTdLWnKa4dOVgEJMKNnQyM-HOCeuwwCmmJAg-llQ4J6m_BsFNbtOCdfUZpKHhYy6TMROBf6QpFt3KA\" width=\"624\" height=\"389\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a car theft, <strong>security footage can be used to identify the thief and aid police in their investigation<\/strong>. Day to day, monitoring your car 24\/7 with ease brings peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is of the essence when it comes to stolen cars, as they are more likely to be found the sooner they are reported as stolen. Motion detection alerts keep you in the know in real time, so you can act faster in the event of a theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-16dbfc70c678074a3422642c273795a0\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">AlfredCam makes an excellent car monitoring device, but that\u2019s just half the story. Get an idea of what AlfredCam can do for you in <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/\">our overview<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Install an alarm or siren<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Car alarms usually come installed in new cars, though older cars may not have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a car alarm may deter thieves from stealing the vehicle if the alarm sounds. Check any vehicle warranty or insurance policy terms before installing to make sure an aftermarket alarm will not void them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you unintentionally void your warranty or insurance policy, you might not be covered financially in the event of a theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>I use AlfredCamera as a basic entrance way view into my home, it\u2019s nice to have total peace of mind while not at home. I also use AlfredCamera as a live car alarm, I love it, it\u2019s better than having a car alarm.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Consider a dash cam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a theft, a camera installed inside a car is a failsafe way to locate it based on the surroundings the camera picks up. This enables you to inform the police of the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dash cams are the most advantageous type of security camera to install in a car. They are just as useful in a theft as they are in an accident, since they can record, stream, and upload exactly what happened in both incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dash cams feature dual cameras, so you can see the interior of the car as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2dcfd7e06592936c32b5d80707a8bfe0\">As we highlight in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-cameras-for-cars\/\">car cams<\/a>, there is always the risk of the camera itself attracting a thief. That\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial that the camera you choose is small and subtle\u2014thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/small-hidden-security-cameras\/\">we\u2019ve identified the best on the market for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Can someone track your car without your knowledge?&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>While it is feasible that someone could track your vehicle without you knowing by hiding a tracking device, it is illegal. If you have reason to suspect you are being tracked without your consent, report this to the police immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As annoying, inconvenient, and upsetting as car theft is, it\u2019s important to stay calm and proceed with a clear head if you experience it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is of the essence when it comes to car theft, so the faster you act, the more likely you\u2019ll see your vehicle returned to you\u2014or have your insurance claim succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps above to get back to peace of mind as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5df00c1d1d2c43009cc1ee79816dcbaf\">Recommended reading: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-find-a-stolen-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Find A Stolen Car in 3 Steps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/\">Keeping A Car Outside Vs Garage: Which Is Best?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vehicle theft is common across the world. Our survey on global security found that vehicle theft is among the most reported crimes in the world, with 39% of US respondents claiming to have experienced vehicle theft. 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