A car is not a luxury, but an object of theft.This is how, or something like this, the popular expression is paraphrased by those who prefer not to buy cars, but to steal them from their happy owners. And the most amazing thing is that no matter how carefully you have selected a set of anti-theft devices, every car owner has a chance of becoming a victim of car thieves. Car thieves are not interested in the statistics of stolen car brands, but they are capable of responding to each anti-theft device with their own crowbar, against which, as we know, there is no defense. And the rescue of the swallow from the tenacious clutches of home-grown car thieves, who are kept awake at night by the glory of the hero Nicholas Cage from the film "Gone in 60 Seconds", falls on your fragile shoulders. "My car was stolen - what should I do?!" This almost classic question in its formulation is asked by one person in the world every 10 seconds. And the income from the car theft business is more than 21 billion dollars a year. Amazing statistics! You can continue to cite similar facts, one more interesting than the other. But if for statistics your car is some inanimate unit of theft, then for you it is stolen property. And something needs to be done about its loss. So, take a deep breath - your car has been stolen!
Hijacking hijacking strife
As a victim, you shouldn't feel too bad.I wonder what type of theft your case relates to. But the fate of your car depends greatly on which of the five existing types of car theft it relates to:
- Cars "for organs". Or rather, for spare parts.Surprisingly, this is the rarest type of car theft. It is rather a convenient excuse for police officers who are tired of looking for your car. And it is easier to arrange a demonstrative story for you with mythical statistics. Do not give in: a rare car thief will mess with the alarm and other anti-theft devices in order to sell the car for parts.
- Tip.Pli! This type of theft has become a favorite for numerous intermediary firms that sell cars from the manufacturer. The scheme is quite simple. When drawing up documents, the company's employees receive your home address and make a copy of the key. As soon as your car is delivered to your registered address, it is taken away. And not just anywhere, but to a new buyer, with clean documents. After all, an employee of the car dealership is involved in the theft. And it's good if the car is found quickly; but if not - you can forget about your new car. It is very difficult to prove a criminal conspiracy in this case. However, this scheme works for about a week after you purchase the car.
- Dangerous tour. This term refers to the hijacking committed by visitors. Remark: "Come on!" Is better to be omitted. If your car was hijacked by guest touring, then it will be very difficult to find it. Counterfeit documents from nimble comrades are always at hand, and traffic police officers are not distinguished by holiness. They take bribes, but they do not mind the power. And your swallow has already crossed the border of the participative state. And this is at best. In the worst, hijackers can make armed raids on your car. And it will simply be destroyed, as unnecessary evidence.
- Auto or purse? Often the car is hijacked for the sake of ransom, and in this case you have a chance to regain your favorite means of transportation. True, by default you have to accept that you still have to pay. Private detective, discovering that the zeal of the valiant police officers leaves much to be desired, or the bandits themselves.
What to do if your car is stolen from a parking lot or a locked garage? Whether your actions are correct will determine whether the car will be returned to its rightful owner and how quickly this will happen.
In hot pursuit"
Once you have found a parking space,where your car should be, is empty, - dial 02. The numbers familiar to us from childhood can bring real help in this situation. True, if the dispatcher does not start referring to the lack of free cars instead of sending a squad to the call. But do not immediately burst into tears. Demand, you have the right to do so, your conversation is recorded, and, as a conscientious taxpayer, you can count on the fact that they have no right to ignore your call. But keep in mind whether the so-called "interception" will be announced based on your call or not depends on how much time has passed since the theft. If you left your car in the parking lot in the evening, and missed it only in the morning, there will be nothing to "intercept". Most likely, the hijackers hid your car in a safe place, and it can be seen on the road only when the "passions" of the search subside. If your car did give you signs, or you periodically checked to see if your car was still there, this can simplify the search and establish the exact time when the theft occurred. The next thing you need to take care of is a written statement to the police. And try to calm down, collect your thoughts and remember all possible details, from seemingly insignificant trifles to your own suspicions. Emotions will not help here, but composure will be exactly what the criminals expect from you the least. When communicating with law enforcement officials, try to avoid imperative moods. No matter how much you want to flare up and “pressure”, do not do it. It may happen that the operative will ask you to temporarily withdraw the statement and give him the opportunity to check the thieves through his channels. Under no circumstances should you refuse! He will not offer you such a thing out of the blue. And if you heard this offer, it means that the operative has, as they say, a trail. And do not neglect his professional instinct. It may happen that your beauty will be returned in a few hours. And if necessary, you will write a statement. You remember that your call to 02 was recorded on film. Let us remind you that the so-called active search for your car is conducted for 2 months, and then the case is suspended and turns into another unsolved crime. Although all patrol and post service employees have a profile on your car, you should not rely on their efficiency and wait 2 months, continue to act!
My relatives are my wealth
Don't relax after filing a police report.Your car is primarily needed by you, which means you need to take action. You can use the activity of presidential candidates during the election campaign as an example. Print out flyers describing the distinguishing features of your car. The more details, the better. Everything, from scratches on the bumper to the engine number, should be described with special care on A4 sheets. For an effective search, at least a thousand copies are needed. Distribute leaflets to friends, relatives, colleagues. Take advantage of the fact that they sympathize with you while you have such an opportunity. Let them hand them out to passersby, bring them to nearby police stations, stick them on poles and bus stops. Who knows, maybe you will be lucky.
Look for firemen ...
Another recommendation from the category of illogical,at first glance, actions. But you are a woman, you can do anything. Immediately after the theft, look for a firefighter among your friends or your girlfriends' friends. And together with him, inspect nearby garages. Firefighters have the right to inspect suspicious garages. And they will not even need a warrant to search private property. But you should only do all this if you suspect that the stolen car (according to a police officer's description, for example) is in your area.
We take off the laurels of Pinkerton
Finding a car on your own is a thingis quite complicated. Of course, you can rely on the efficiency of the police, but it is best to make an attempt and look for clues. Accompanied by a man, go around the drinking spots located near the parking lot or garage from which the car was stolen. Homeless people, mothers on playgrounds, old grannies sitting like sparrows on benches near entrances can give you so much useful information that the police do not even dare to dream of. Any detail is important to you. The smallest detail. It can lead you to your car. It would not be superfluous to go around the nearest car markets. If they decided to sell your car because of the hype you created, the criminals will only be able to do this through a car market. But do not approach the car under any circumstances if you have found it. Call the police. No car is worth your health and safety. The more people know about your loss, the better. You can place an ad with a description of the features of your car on a local TV channel or radio. With your phone number. By the way, the fact that you do not calm down and continue to search for the stolen car may make the criminals abandon their initial plans and call you with an offer to buy back their car. For a certain percentage of the cost. The main thing is to understand in time that it was the hijackers who called you, because you will not hear the direct question: "Do you want to buy back your car?" from any professional. And the police would have caught an amateur even without your efforts.
You did not lose the dog?
It is possible with almost 100% certaintysay that sooner or later such a question will sound on the phone. The main thing to understand is that it is not about a lost dog, but about your car. It has become too hot a commodity. And now only a blind, deaf, dumb long-distance sailor will dare to buy it. All your actions were correct, and all the measures taken led to the fact that the criminals decided, albeit not for free, to return the car to its rightful owner. Do not rush to rejoice. It will not be possible to agree right away. First, you need to make sure that you have not become a victim of another scam. And secondly, criminals always work according to the same, worked out to the smallest detail scheme. You will be assigned the first meeting. It is best to send your husband, brother or friend to it. But keep in mind that he will have to conduct all the negotiations himself, if you do not have this opportunity. Before the meeting, try to protect yourself as much as possible. Call a friend, tell her where you are going, turn on the phone in talk mode. So that your friend can hear what is happening to you. It is not necessary that something will happen to you, but it is better to insure yourself as much as possible. You can only go to the first meeting alone, all further negotiations should take place in the presence of someone who can protect you. At this stage of negotiations, there are also some little tricks. Bargain until the last. Imagine that you are at the poker table and your task is to win. The answer to any threat should be the end of the negotiations. Life is more expensive. If you have insured your car, the insurance will cover everything. To do this, you need to get a certificate from the police that a criminal case has been opened on the fact of the loss of your car, and provide it to the insurance company. In the event that your car is not found, the company will be obliged to reimburse the amount due under the insurance. Let's say you managed to agree. You were offered to buy out your own car. It's a shame, we do not argue, although the ransom cannot be compared with the real value of the car. No one wants to pay again for something that belongs to you. And you are faced with a choice: to pay or to hand over the criminals. The second option is much more dangerous than it may seem at first glance. In order to prove the guilt of the hijackers, the valiant police officers must arrive at your call at the moment of handing over the car. And criminals, and this is a well-known fact, try to choose a weekend or a holiday for the "deal". So, your chances of getting real help from the police are small and, perhaps, you will have to pay. If your car is stolen - what to do and how to act in order to return it as soon as possible? Success depends on your composure and resilience in difficult life situations. And we would really like this article to become a simple educational "criminal fiction". And never become a real life situation for you. We recommend reading:
