Q: I parked my car at my uncles house 3 months ago and I’ve been working on it here and there. I got a phone call yesterday
Saying they towed it and he said cops was there. I called the cops and they have no records of coming out. Same with the tow truck he said came and got it no records. What do I do and how do I find my car?
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A: You may need to report it as stolen. It sounds like the Uncle lied to you and may have sold it for scrap or just had it towed away. LEOs need to look for the vehicle and report the VIN to the Department of Safety so a new title is not issued. If you find out who got it, and LEO will not arrest, then sue him in Sessions for Conversion.
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Start by asking your uncle for more details about what happened when the car was towed. Find out if he noticed any specific company name on the tow truck or if there were any notices left behind. If possible, ask him to confirm the exact date and time when the car was taken.
Next, contact local towing companies in the area around your uncle's house to see if they have your vehicle. Provide them with your car's make, model, license plate number, and any other identifying details. It's also helpful to ask about recent tows in the neighborhood, as some companies may not have records directly associated with your car.
If you still can't find your car, consider filing a stolen vehicle report with the police. Even though they have no current record of involvement, filing a report may help in case the car was taken unlawfully. Make sure to follow up regularly with both the police and towing companies until your car is located.
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