Vehicle theft and stolen vehicles

How to check if a vehicle is listed as stolen, report a stolen vehicle, or prevent vehicle theft.

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Information about vehicle theft and stolen vehicles in Victoria, including how to protect your vehicle, check if a vehicle has been stolen, and report it to police.

Check and report a stolen vehicle

Check if a vehicle is listed as stolen in Victoria

Search to see if a vehicle - such as a car, ute, van, caravan or motorcycle - has been reported stolen in Victoria, using its registration, make or model.

Report a suspected stolen vehicle in Victoria

Learn how to report a suspected stolen vehicle in Victoria, including emergencies, vehicles you have found or seen, your own stolen vehicle, and vehicles that appear abandoned.

Motor vehicle theft

Crime prevention tips on how to protect your car from theft, and what to do if your car is stolen.

Theft from motor vehicles

Information to help prevent your car from being broken into, and how report stolen property from your vehicle.

Number plate theft

Advice on preventing number plate theft, what to do if plates are stolen or used illegally, and how to report stolen number plates.

Caravan and trailer safety

Crime prevention tips on how to keep your caravan and trailer safe from theft and getting broken into.

SafePL8

SafePL8 is an initiative that helps make number plates harder to steal or use illegally.

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