Central Scotland Police

Abandoned Cars

There is a car in my road which has been there for a few days and seems to be abandoned. What should I do?

Take a look at the vehicle and make a note of the following:

• The registration number
• Whether there is a current tax disc displayed
• Is the vehicle locked?
• Is there any damage to the vehicle - inside or outside?

Then call your local police station and we will check to see if it is stolen or suspicious.

We will advise the relevant Council Environmental Health Department who will put a notice on the vehicle if it is found to be abandoned. This means that if it is not moved within the given time period, the Council will arrange for it to be removed and scrapped.

People are starting to remove parts such as hubcaps and wheels from an abandoned car. What should I do?

Even though the vehicle appears to have been abandoned this is still theft. If this is ongoing please call your local police station with a full description of those responsible. We will try to attend as quickly as possible to deal with those concerned. If however this happened some time ago, again call your local police station and tell the operator what you saw. We will then make appropriate enquiries.