A person is guilty of theft from motor vehicle if they take property belonging to someone else from, or off the vehicle. If they break into the vehicle but do not take anything, or if they try to break into it, an offence of vehicle interference may have been committed.
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Victim/Witness
I want to report theft from my motor vehicle
Someone has broken into your vehicle and has stolen items
I want to report number plate theft
Someone has stolen the number plates from your vehicle
I want to report the theft of tools from my van
Someone has broken into your van and has stolen tools or other items
I want to report the theft of parts from my vehicle
Someone has stolen wing mirrors, tyres, alloys, catalytic converters or any other part of your motor vehicle
I want to report attempted theft from my motor vehicle
Someone has tried car doors, tried to gain access to your vehicle or has been in your vehicle but has not stolen anything
There are witnesses
Someone saw the incident happen
I don't think there are any witnesses
You don't know if anyone saw what happened
Your situation
This has happened more than once
This isn't the first time this has happened
I feel I've been targeted
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I do not speak English very well
English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns
I was injured or threatened with violence
The thief used threats or violence during the incident
The person who did this
I think I know who did this
You have details of, or suspect you know who committed the crime
I don’t know who did this but I do have a description
You have a description of what the suspect or suspects look like
I don't have a name or description of the person, but I have other details
You do not have any description or names of those involved, but do have details such as their address, their place of work, their number plate, online details etc.
Someone I know has details about who did this
Someone believes they have information about the person or people who have done this
I don't know who did this
You do not have any details of who is involved in this
Evidence
There is video footage or photos
You may have clear CCTV, video or images of the incident or know where there are cameras which may cover the area
There is evidence which could identify the person responsible
There may be evidence such as bodily fluids, fingerprints, footprints or saliva
They left something behind
The suspect may have left an item behind
There are verbal or written comments
The suspect/s said something, left graffiti, wrote something online or sent emails or messages
I don’t know if there is any evidence
You are unsure if there is evidence that can help with the investigation
Concerns
This is affecting my mental or physical health
You would like support following this incident
I want to remain anonymous
You do not want to provide your details
I'm worried about going to court
You do not feel comfortable taking part in a trial or hearing
I'm unsure if I can still use my vehicle?
You want or need to use the vehicle again
I'm worried it may happen again
You are worried that this incident may happen again
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