If consent was given for someone to drive your vehicle and they will not return it or you have been instructed by an officer to complete the Demand Letter process, follow the link below.
Police Department
Auto Theft Task Force
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Auto Crime Public Service Announcement
According to Texas Department of Public Safety, approximately 50% of all auto-related crimes are victim assisted. To help you avoid becoming the next victim, check out these safety tips:
Auto Theft Victim Assistance
If you fall victim to an auto crime, be sure to take the following steps:
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- Call the police and file a report immediately. A case number will be provided to you when the report is complete.
- To obtain a copy of your police report, please submit a request here or call 361-886-2731.
- Your case will be reviewed by a supervisor for solvability and assigned to an investigator if investigative leads exist.
- If you have additional evidence or a supplemental loss you would like to add to your case, please contact our telephone reporting unit at 361-826-2600.
- If you have further questions about your case or need to schedule an appointment, you can contact the Criminal Investigations Division Help Desk at 361-886-2840 with your case number readily available.
- If your vehicle is stolen and recovered, the recovering agency will contact you and provide you with the details of your recovery.
- Call the police and file a report immediately. A case number will be provided to you when the report is complete.
For information regarding the City of Corpus Christi’s impound lot or how to retrieve your impounded vehicle, please call 361-857-1996.
Please note that our detectives can only investigate an auto crime. Our taskforce is unable to pursue civil matters such as:
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- Issues with mechanics
- If you have shared ownership of a vehicle with the alleged offender
- If you feel your vehicle was unlawfully towed
- Visit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/Complaints/ for more information
Additional Resources
Used Vehicle Sales & Purchases
Did you know that when used car shopping you can search the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) database with a car's VIN to see if it has been reported stolen?
When buying or selling a used vehicle, be sure to:
- Confirm the title and VIN match one another
- Ensure the title is in the name of the person selling the vehicle
- If you sell your vehicle, keep your license plates—they belong to you
- Complete a Vehicle Transfer Notification Form within 30 days of sale to the Texas Department Motor Vehicles
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. To ensure your vehicle is inspected, please be in line by 10 a.m.
Location: Corpus Christi City Impound Lot, 5485 Greenwood Drive
Cost: $40 cash, must be exact change
What to Bring: Any and all paperwork regarding the vehicle or trailer
You will have 30 calendar days upon completion of your 68A inspection to submit the appropriate form to the requesting county tax assessor-collector’s office or TxDMV as applicable.
Helpful Links
» NICB VIN Verification
Assistance: Checking to see if a vehicle has been reported stolen
» Unlawful Towing Information
Assistance: If you believe your vehicle was towed unlawfully
» 68A Filing Instructions
Assistance: What to do when a 68A inspection is completed
» Vehicle Transfer Notification
Assistance: If you buy or sell a used vehicle and need to notify the TxDMV
Contact Information
City Impound Lot
Phone: 361-857-1996
Location: 5485 Greenwood Drive
Assistance: Retrieving an impounded vehicle
Criminal Investigations Help Desk
Phone: 361-886-2840
Assistance: Questions about your case or scheduling an appointment with an investigator
Telephone Reporting Unit
Phone: 361-826-2600
Assistance: Additional loss reporting like credit card abuse or evidence such as video footage
Police Central Record Unit
Phone: 361-886-2731
Online Request:
Public Information Request »
Assistance: Obtaining a copy of a police report.
About Us
The mission of the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) is to work as an equal partner with the community to reduce crime, the fear of crime and enhance public safety. CCPD strives to utilize community involvement that links new, innovative crime fighting methods and technology to develop a Community Policing Organization where officers and the public operate together.
Contact Information
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
OR CRIMES IN PROGRESS
Address:
321 John Sartain Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Non-Emergency Phone:
(361) 886-2600
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