Auto Theft

WATCH YOUR CAR
Note to criminals, joyriding teenagers and others “borrowing” someone else’s car:  if the vehicle has a “Watch Your Car” decal on it, you are practically begging to be pulled over.

The free Watch Your Car program is offered through the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, an agency formed by the Arizona Legislature in 1992.  Car owners can mark their cars with reflective stickers that show a logo of a car with two watchful eyes for tires.

Program participants request that their car be stopped by police if it’s spotted on the road between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM (prime hours for car theft).  The vehicle also will be stopped at any hour if seen within one mile of the US/Mexico border.

Police are authorized to pull over cars with the stickers and verify that the driver has permission to use the vehicle.  This information is often obtained by calling the registered owner.

Registration is voluntary, so probable cause, search and seizure rights are not violated.

For more information on this valuable program, go to:  Arizona Automobile Theft Authority.

ABANDONED CAR
Have an abandon car problem?  In Phoenix, call 602-262-4820.  The vehicle(s) will be removed at no cost to you.  Donated vehicles are tax deductible.

Outside Phoenix, contact your local law enforcement agency.