Woman’s Jaw Drops When Her Stolen Car Suddenly Drives Past Her, While LAPD Is Taking Her Police Report: ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
If you run fast enough, maybe you can catch it!
A Los Angeles woman got the shock of a lifetime when her stolen car drove past her while she was trying to get it back. The Los Angeles Police Department was collecting a statement from the lady in question when everyone broke out running. On TikTok, @realjonnir shared the story as the woman pointed toward her street while talking to the LAPD. Once everyone realized what had just happened, they all took off trying to chase the thief down.
The TikTok poster frames up the scenario for the audience. On the screen, it says, “A year ago, my car was stolen out of my driveway. When the LAPD was there taking a report, the thief drove by with my car.” From the sounds of the woman in the video, that all tracks too. As the police asks her about the situation, this stunned lady argues, “that’s my f****** car!” A couple more expletives get tossed out there for good measure too.
Let’s hope their quick run ended up helping get the vehicle back. @realjonnir managed to capitalize on the kind of social media video that immediately raises eyebrows. The thief that took her care must not have felt like there was any danger of getting caught. That’s the only explanation for rolling right back near the house. She saw the car and the chase was back on.
Stolen cars can be tricky to reclaim
Seeing this entire story unfold, you might ask why the police can’t just get her car immediately. As with most things involving law enforcement, there are protocols they have to follow. Giving that first report is essential in retrieving the vehicle. That’s probably why they didn’t recognize the car until she shouted it out. But, there’s an even more important reason why you need that report to make sure you have the best chance at recovering your car when it gets stolen. JD Power’s official website lays out the process in its entirety.
Most people don’t even realize how important the National Insurance Crime Bureau and other organizations like it are for public safety. “Once the police receive the report, they will investigate and check for any leads or surveillance footage that could help identify the thief,” their site reads. “They may also notify surrounding law enforcement agencies and other organizations specializing in stolen vehicle recovery, such as the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).”
If that doesn’t work, modern car recovery can turn to technology to aid in the search. But, when things like pinging the vehicle don’t work, police find themselves at a dead end. “GPS tracking technology is one of the most common methods of recovering stolen vehicles,” J.D. Power explains. “Many vehicles have GPS systems that allow the owner to track the location of their vehicle in real-time. However, In some cases, an eyewitness can tip off the police. When this happens, they will respond to the location and try to secure the vehicle.”
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