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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 5 - Line Procedures / Chapter 1 - Motor Vehicles

5-01/030.10 - Stolen Vehicle Report


5-01/030.05 - Verification of Ownership
5-01/030.15 - Stolen Vehicle Report - Theft Through Fraud or Embezzlement

The Deputy shall prepare an original of a CHP-180 and shall be responsible for seeing that the report data for SVS is submitted immediately once the report is signed.

The Deputy shall indicate on the CHP-180 the estimated value of both stolen and recovered vehicles.

When a stolen vehicle report is taken, the following procedures shall apply:

  • Assign an URN to the report;
  • Use abbreviated URN for SVS;
  • Enter the required data in SVS.

Reports shall be filled out and signed in #2 pencil or black ink.  Duplication for distribution requirements shall be by means of typing or use of a copying machine.

The File Control Number (FCN) indicating entry of the stolen vehicle in SVS, shall be written on the CHP-180 and distribution shall be as follows:

  • Image into electronic archive SECDA;
    • Original signed CHP-180;
  • To Unit;
    • Sufficient copies of the CHP-180 to meet Unit needs.

When the original stolen vehicle report is made by a Sheriff's Unit, all subsequent reports on the same case shall be reported under the same original URN and shall be supplemental reports.