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Theft of motor vehicle

Taking a motor vehicle belonging to someone else without the owner’s consent or without lawful authority is illegal. A motor vehicle is legally defined as ‘a mechanically propelled vehicle made, intended or adapted for use on roads'.

If the suspect who steals the car drives in a dangerous manner, or is involved in a collision that injures someone else, damages the car or other property then they could face charges of aggravated vehicle taking.

If a suspect takes a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission then this may be an offence known as Taking Without Owner’s Consent (TWOC).

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Victim/Witness

My motor vehicle has been stolen

You want to report the theft of your car, van, motorbike, lorry or other type of motor vehicle

My motor vehicle has been stolen after someone broke into my home

Someone has stolen your motor vehicle after taking the keys from your home

My motor vehicle has been stolen after someone used violence or threats

Someone used threats or violence to steal your motor vehicle

My motor vehicle has been taken by someone without my consent

Someone has taken your motor vehicle without your permission. This could be a friend or member of your family

Someone tried to steal my motor vehicle

You want to report that someone has attempted to steal your motor vehicle

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

If you feel that you have been targeted for a particular reason please make sure you tell us this

I do not speak English very well

English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns

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 do not want to go to court

You do not feel comfortable taking part in a trial or hearing

I want my vehicle back

You are unsure what will happen if we are able to find your vehicle

I am unsure if I need to notify my insurance company or anyone else

You are unsure about who you need to inform about the theft

I'm worried it may happen again

You are worried that this incident may happen again

I left the keys in the ignition

Your motor vehicle was stolen after you left it unattended with the keys in the ignition

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