Check AUTORETURN.COM daily utilizing the FIND VEHICLE in the top right corner.
  • Use both the VIN# and License Plate.
  • This will tell you if your vehicle is located by APD/ towed in the COA jurisdiction.

 

Please note if your vehicle is recovered in another jurisdiction, it will not show up on Auto Return.
 
Any Fees associated with the tow/storage of the vehicle/ trailer etc. will be the vehicles owner’s responsibility.
 
A detective will be assigned to your case, but a detective will only contact you if they need further information.

 

Charges will be filed if someone is apprehended and driving the vehicle.

 

If your vehicle is towed, the towing company is REQUIRED by law to send notification VIA CERTIFIED LETTER to the address that is on the vehicles REGISTRATION.

 

If there is video evidence/photos available to assist in the investigation ask the reporting Officer for a Axon Community link to upload any evidence.
 
The best way to contact the APD Auto Theft Unit/ ask a question: atip@austintexas.gov