How does the Police Department try to find my stolen property?
Property, like TV’s, VCR’s, and guns, often have serial numbers. If a resident has recorded the serial numbers of valuables, then the police department can enter these serialed items into a national computer system containing stolen property. Cars and motorcycles are also entered as soon as possible, by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Other stolen property may also be put out on a teletype to local police agencies, depending on the uniqueness of the item. To report stolen property, contact the Police Department at (310) 802-5140.
