AUTO THEFT/BURGLARY UNIT

NOTE: >> Beginning January 1, 2013, a $40.00 inspection fee will be charged at the time of inspection. This fee is waived for active Military or if the applicant is the current registered owner. Only forms of payment are cash, cashier’s check, and money order.

68A inspections are performed every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the City of Corpus Christi Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78416.

The Auto Theft/Burglary Unit Investigates the theft and recovery of stolen vehicles. Within the Auto Theft/Burglary Unit is the Auto Theft Task Force, which is grant funded to work proactively on auto thefts.

The Auto Theft Task Force proactively investigates auto theft rings and auto theft trends in the community.

The Theft/Burglary Unit is located on the third floor of the Main Police Station located at 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi Texas. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 

If you would like to speak to an Auto Theft Detective about a case or a stolen vehicle, please call 361-886-2841 to make an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to get my trailer inspected? No, 68A inspections are done at the City Impound lot every Wednesday from 9am to 10am. The CCPD vehicle impound lot is located at 5485 Greenwood Drive.

The Department of Public Safety conducts inspections by appointment only by calling 361-698-5691

I let my friend borrow my vehicle and they won't return it. Can I report it stolen? No, as it is not a stolen vehicle just yet. There are certain procedures that you, the owner, must follow:

To legally withdraw consent from the person who is in possession of your motor vehicle, you are required to send a letter to that person. That letter should include the following:

1. An accurate and complete description of the circumstances under which the property was obtained from you;

2. An accurate and complete description of the property which you own and desire returned;

3. An affirmative demand that either you be allowed to take possession of the property at the place where it is presently located or the property be returned, or that you be compensated for the full present market value of the property; and

4. That if one of these demands is not satisfied within ten (10) days of receipt of the letter, the matter will be turned over to the Corpus Christi Police Department for whatever action is deemed appropriate.

The letter must be sent certified mail, return receipt requested.

Ten days after you either received the receipt in the mail, or the letter has been returned to you, contact the Auto Theft Desk at (361) 886-2840 for an appointment and be prepared to bring with you:

1. A copy of the letter,

2. The receipt from the post office (generally green), or

3. The unopened letter, should it be returned to you for any reason, and

4. Proof of ownership (title) or right of possession, if applicable.

If questions arise or you wish to discuss the matter with the Auto Theft Desk Sgt., call (361) 886-2840 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sample Demand Letter Download

Most Commonly Used Forms (pdf files require Acrobat Readerto view)

VTR-68-A -- Application for Assigned or Reassigned Number
VTR-34 -- Application for a Certified Copy of a Texas Certificate Title
VTR-271 -- Power Of Attorney To Transfer Motor Vehicle
VTR-275 -- Request For Texas Motor Vehicle Information
Form 130 U -- Application For Texas Certificate Title

Auto Burglary or Auto Theft?

 

Auto Burglary - Just as Burglary is the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft, so is auto burglary. A vehicle/auto is a structure. Example: A person comes out of the movies to find the glass window broken or the door locked pried open and his CDs missing.

 

Auto Theft — As defined by UCR, auto theft is "the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle." Example: A person comes out of a restaurant to find her car is not longer there.

If you would like to schedule an auto theft presentation for your community or organization, click here.

Click on the links below for auto theft prevention information:
H.E.A.T.
Watch Your Car

To view our vehicle and auto burglar data base, click here.