How can I report a car stolen if it’s not in my name?
You call the police, report the vehicle stolen and ask that a unit be sent out to your location or the location where the vehicle is supposed to be. They will then either dispatch a unit or, if they are backed up with calls, they will instruct you to come into the nearest police station and fill out a report.That’s what you need to do.Here’s the problem:Whose vehicle is it? - The police are going to want to speak with the owner at some point to determine whether or not you had any right to have the vehicle in your possession, if you indeed did. The owner is also likely to require a copy of the police report for insurance purposes. Finally, the police will almost certainly only release the vehicle if it is found to its legal owner.What is your role in the matter? - If you are simply a bystander, then there’s not much you can report to the police. They again are going to want to talk with the person who was operating or in possession of the vehicle and then the registered owner. If you are simply a fired, co-worker or person on the street, your role usually ends when you have informed the police of your status.Your story needs to “add up” - If the police come out or you go the station, what you tell them needs to make sense. If you don’t know much or what you tell doesn’t sound truthful or logical, you could find yourself in a great deal of trouble. Unless you have a good reason to become involved, you may wish to leave the heavy lifting to the vehicle’s owner.If the vehicle’s a rental, then you need to let the rental company spearhead the matter - After you have reported the theft (or potential theft) to the agency and the police, they’ll handle the majority of what remains. While they may need a statement from you, your role largely ends when the police and the rental agency come together.Frankly, unless there are strong reasons not to do so, you should allow the vehicle’s registered owner to deal with as much of this type of matter as possible.
How do I check to see if the Scooter I just bought is really someone's stolen property?
If you bought stolen property then you have committed a crime whether or not you realized it at the time (I think you did because you mention the fabulous deal you got). If it's a scooter that requires registration in order to drive, then I suppose you'll find out when they run the VIN. If you're caught with stolen property that story may work but I doubt it.