| Auto Theft Unit
The Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit was created in March of 1993 through grant funds from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority(ATPA). Effective September 1, 2007, grant recipients received the added responsibility to investigate burglaries of motor vehicles. Consequently, the ATPA changed its name to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA).The Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit is charged with investigating all vehicle theft and burglaries of motor vehicles that occur in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. In addition the Unit regulates and enforces salvage laws, educates the public in auto theft/burglary prevention, and conducts insurance fraud investigations related to vehicle theft. It also conducts operations to disrupt and dismantle "auto theft rings", and other organized crime groups.
Submit an Auto Theft Tip.
If your vehicle was stolen West of Interstate 45 you can contact the West side Auto Theft Detail for information about your case. If you have obtained new suspect information after your original report, please contact us as soon as possible.
713-849-3293 Office number
713-856-9683 FAX number
- Please have your case number ready.
- If you don't have your case number have your license plate or vehicle identification number ready.
If your vehicle was stolen EAST of Interstate 45 you can contact the East side Auto Theft Detail for information about your case. If you have obtained new suspect information after your original report, please contact us as soon as possible.
281-446-4399 Office number
281-540-4312 FAX number
- Please have your case number ready.
- If you don't have your case number have your license plate or vehicle identification number ready.
| Most Commonly Stolen Vehicles in Texas |
| 1. |
GM PU |
570 |
| 2. |
FORD PU |
548 |
| 3. |
DODGE PU |
348 |
| 4. |
HONDA ACCORD |
211 |
| 5. |
HONDA CIVIC |
208 |
| 6. |
FORD TAURUS |
97 |
| 7. |
GM SUBURBANS |
97 |
| 8. |
TOYOTA CAMRY |
80 |
| 9. |
FORD MUSTANG |
64 |
| 10. |
CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
58 |
| As of 12-31-2007 |
Office: 281.873.2539
Facsimile: 281.875.6154
If your vehicle was burglarized, but not stolen, you may contact the Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Office for information regarding your case. Please have your Sheriff’s Office case number ready when calling.
In addition to investigating vehicle burglaries, this particular office conducts proactive operations and undercover investigations of vehicle thefts and burglaries. Should you have information regarding theft rings or other related criminal operations, you may contact this office with the information and remain anonymous.
Deputy Sandy Johnson
Office: 281-446-4399
Sandy.Johnson@sheriff.hctx.net
In order to educate the public regarding steps they can take to protect themselves from auto theft, burglary, and carjacking, the Auto Theft Unit offers crime prevention information, safety tips, and H.E.A.T. registration to all citizens. Public Awareness and Crime Prevention presentations for organizations or special interest groups may be scheduled upon request. Please contact the Eastside Auto Theft Detail to schedule a program or request educational literature.
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