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How are these crimes different?
However, these compositions have significant differences. What is the difference between car theft (Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and theft without the intent of theft (Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation):
- Objective side
From the definition of theft it follows that this is the secret theft of someone else's property. That is, the objective side of the theft of a vehicle, based on the Note to Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, includes either the seizure of the car or its circulation. In this case, it is important that the person acts secretly, as this is a distinguishing feature of theft.
Cases in which we can talk about qualification of A.’s actions under Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation:
- If A. steals B.’s car in order to sell it later, then we are talking about the seizure of B.’s vehicle.
- If A. steals B.’s car in order to later use it for his own needs (for example, to go to work), then we are talking about the circulation of the vehicle in favor of A.
Reference. Theft is understood as the unlawful taking of a vehicle without the purpose of stealing it.
Theft is a taking that does not involve the appropriation of a car. In other words, theft is characterized by the fact that a person uses a vehicle temporarily and then either returns it to the same place or leaves it in another place.
The case when actions fall under the signs of theft:
A. walks down the street and sees a running car parked next to his house without a driver. He realizes that the driver will be back soon, so he gets into the car to drive around the house and return the car to its place. At the same time, A. does not pursue the goal of stealing a car: he wants to drive it.
Actions that should be considered theft:
If A. gets into the car, drives away, and then decides not to return it to the owner, but to give it to his parents, then his actions should be considered as theft, since this is not a temporary takeover of someone else’s vehicle.
It should be noted that if A. takes possession of B.’s vehicle in order to steal various components (for example, wheels, headlights, etc.), then his actions will be qualified as theft (Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
The actions of A. will be qualified similarly if he takes possession of a car in order to sell it later.
- Subjective side
When committing theft of a vehicle, a person pursues the goal of turning it either to his own benefit or to the benefit of other persons. That is, there must be a selfish goal, which is an integral component of secret theft.
In the case of a theft, this goal is absent: the person seeks to use the vehicle at his own discretion (for example, ride it), but does not want to steal it. That is, the intent is aimed at the temporary illegal use of someone else’s vehicle.
- The end of the crime
Theft is a crime with a material element, therefore, it is considered completed at the moment when the stolen vehicle is seized, and the guilty person gets the opportunity to dispose of it at his own request.
Theft, on the contrary, is a formal crime, that is, it is considered completed from the moment the vehicle begins to move.
- Crime category
Determining the category of crime affects the type and amount of punishment.
The crime under Part 1 of Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (theft), is a crime of minor gravity.
Theft (Part 1 of Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) is a crime of moderate gravity.
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Theft involving a minor
Criminal legal characteristics of car theft
Bicycle theft
Latest questions on the topic: “theft, car theft”
Legality of traffic police officers
Good evening.
I am the owner of a car. An accident was committed in my car while another person was driving it. The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car.
The question is this: after 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because... they forgot or lost some protocol. The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident.
Nelly, Moscow
car theft
Lawyer: Ruslan Grigoriev
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Hello!
The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie
If there are no casualties, then none. You don't have to show up anywhere. The initiation of a criminal case was refused; you have nothing more to explain. Let them locate the drunk driver.
The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. Nellie
And what complaints can there be against you? Just for the transfer of control rights, but since there is an application under Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, there will be no problems.
You can explain to the traffic police officers that you will appear with a representative and if they do not stop calling, contact the prosecutor’s office with a complaint.
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Lawyer: Vladimir Balashov
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The question is this: after 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because... they forgot or lost some protocol. Nellie
Hello. in fact, this is not a problem - they lost something or not.
In theory, they already have all the data. - including in the database - because you are the owner of the car - passport details, driver. ID, all the data on the car - they have it in electronic form
The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie
let them look for the face, it’s not clear what it has to do with the car.
you will not bear responsibility in any way - another person was in control - this was established... as I understand it, including through the protocols. no protocols were drawn up against you - this is the main thing
Another important point - how did that person get the car? did you give it yourself? or was it really a theft? if there was a theft at that moment, then the statement of the theft should have been accepted. - at a minimum, carry out an inspection and initiate a case... if they refuse, most likely without reason, then you can write a complaint about this refusal to the prosecutor's office or to the court... it's better to start with the prosecutor's office
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Lawyer: Fedor Vasilievich Mindzar
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Good evening.
I am the owner of a car. An accident was committed in my car while another person was driving it. The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car.
If there are signs of a crime - car theft - a criminal case must be initiated regardless of the identification of the culprit. A case will not be initiated if a person took possession of your car with your knowledge.
Therefore, please explain the circumstances of the seizure of your car by the indicated person for a more accurate answer.
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Lawyer: Ruslan Shakhbanov
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Hello Nellie!
The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie
Criminal liability will be borne by the person who is directly involved in the commission of the crime; naturally, you, as the owner of the car, will not face liability
Article 166. Wrongful seizure of a car or other vehicle without the purpose of theft
1. Wrongful seizure of a car or other means of transport without the purpose of theft (theft) - shall be punishable by a fine in the amount of up to one hundred twenty thousand rubles, or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to one year, or by restriction of freedom for a term of up to three years, or forced labor for a term of up to five years, or arrest for a term of up to six months, or imprisonment for a term of up to five years. (as amended by Federal Laws dated December 8, 2003 N 162-FZ, dated March 7, 2011 N 26-FZ, dated December 7, 2011 N 420-FZ)
As for administrative liability, here you will also not be responsible for another person, since you did not transfer the car, the person took possession of the car from you against your will illegally.
Article 12.8. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, transferring control of a vehicle to a person who is in a state of intoxication 1. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, if such actions do not contain a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law dated 31.12 .2014 N 528-FZ) (see text in the previous edition) entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of thirty thousand rubles with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one and a half to two years. 2. Transferring control of a vehicle to a person in a state of intoxication - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of thirty thousand rubles with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one and a half to two years. 3. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is intoxicated and does not have the right to drive vehicles or is deprived of the right to drive vehicles, if such actions do not constitute a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law No. 528-FZ of December 31, 2014) (see text in the previous edition) entails administrative arrest for a period of ten to fifteen days or the imposition of an administrative fine on persons against whom administrative arrest cannot be applied in accordance with this Code in the amount of thirty thousand rubles. 4. Invalid as of July 1, 2015. — Federal Law of December 31, 2014 N 528-FZ.
You will also not bear civil liability since, due to the direct indication in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, you are not responsible since the source of increased danger in this case the car has left your possession
Article 1079. Liability for harm caused by activities that create an increased danger to others 1. Legal entities and citizens whose activities are associated with an increased danger to others (use of vehicles, mechanisms, high-voltage electrical energy, nuclear energy, explosives, potent poisons etc.; carrying out construction and other related activities, etc.), are obliged to compensate for damage caused by a source of increased danger, unless they prove that the damage arose as a result of force majeure or the intent of the victim. The owner of a source of increased danger may be released by the court from liability in whole or in part also on the grounds provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 1083 of this Code. The obligation to compensate for damage is assigned to a legal entity or citizen who owns a source of increased danger on the right of ownership, the right of economic management or the right of operational management or on another legal basis (by lease, by power of attorney for the right to drive a vehicle, by virtue of an order of the relevant body on transferring to him a source of increased danger, etc.). 2. The owner of a source of increased danger is not liable for damage caused by this source if he proves that the source was removed from his possession as a result of the illegal actions of other persons. Responsibility for damage caused by a source of increased danger in such cases lies with the persons who unlawfully took possession of the source. If the owner of a source of increased danger is guilty of illegally removing this source from his possession, liability can be imposed on both the owner and the person who unlawfully took possession of the source of increased danger. 3. Owners of sources of increased danger are jointly and severally liable for damage caused as a result of the interaction of these sources (vehicle collisions, etc.) to third parties on the grounds provided for in paragraph 1 of this article. Damage caused as a result of the interaction of sources of increased danger to their owners is compensated on a general basis (Article 1064).
After 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because they forgot or lost some protocol. Nellie
go and find out what’s going on, don’t sign unnecessary papers.
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Lawyer: Rashid Gafarov
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Hello. The fact that the traffic police officers lost the protocol is now their problem.
You will not bear any responsibility, since the person who was driving your car has been identified. If traffic police officers continue to call, contact the prosecutor's office with a complaint.
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Lawyer: Sergey Serebryakov
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The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie
If the person who committed the accident is identified, then you will not be held liable as the owner.
If you reported the car for theft, it means you did not own the car at the time of the accident, so you cannot bear any responsibility at all.
Don't trust the traffic police, they don't know the laws well.
Good luck.
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Lawyer: Ruslan Grigoriev
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I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car. Nellie
Apparently in your explanation you explained that this person had access to the car and you were not against him driving it. Otherwise, such a decision was made illegally and will be canceled by the prosecutor.
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Repeated arrest of a drunk person without a license
What can happen and what article will be applied to a person who does not have a driver’s license if he is repeatedly detained while intoxicated?
Igor, Kazan
car theft
Lawyer: Ramazan Tnymbaevich Shankulov
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Hello, Igor
Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.8. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, transferring control of a vehicle to a person who is in a state of intoxication
3. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is intoxicated and does not have the right to drive vehicles or is deprived of the right to drive vehicles, if such actions do not constitute a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law No. 528-FZ of December 31, 2014)
entails administrative arrest for a period of ten to fifteen days or the imposition of an administrative fine on persons against whom administrative arrest cannot be applied in accordance with this Code in the amount of thirty thousand rubles.
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Lawyer: Ramazan Tnymbaevich Shankulov
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Maybe
Article 264.1. Violation of traffic rules by a person subject to administrative punishment
(introduced by Federal Law dated December 31, 2014 N 528-FZ)
Driving a car, tram or other mechanical vehicle by a person in a state of intoxication, subjected to administrative punishment for driving a vehicle while intoxicated or for failure to comply with the legal requirement of an authorized official to undergo a medical examination for intoxication, or having a criminal record for committing a crime provided for in parts second, fourth or sixth article 264 of this Code or this article - is punishable by a fine in the amount of two hundred thousand to three hundred thousand rubles or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of one to two years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of up to three years, or compulsory work for a period of up to four hundred eighty hours with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of up to three years, or forced labor for a period of up to two years with deprivation of the right to occupy certain positions or engage in certain activities activities for a term of up to three years, or imprisonment for a term of up to two years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term of up to three years.
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What does the culprit face when a car is stolen?
My car was stolen, the man was drunk and without a license, and he crashed it.
I wrote about the theft. He has two expunged convictions for theft. We have reconciled with him, he will compensate for the losses that threaten him. Svetlana, Peschanokopskoe
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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin
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Hello. And what part of theft? and for what parts of thefts was he convicted?
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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin
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If previous convictions have been expunged, it is possible to write a statement to the court to reconcile the parties and terminate the case on this basis. If the court refuses, taking into account part 1, a “condition” is likely.
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I stole and crashed a car while intoxicated, can I be imprisoned?
Stole and crashed a car while drunk. No previous convictions. (my husband). The code is not in custody. There is a subscription code. Is there a threat of imprisonment?
Anastasia, Moscow
car theft
Lawyer: Kirill Voronov
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Anastasia, in principle, there is a possibility of real imprisonment. I advise you to negotiate in accordance with Article 76. Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (reconciliation with the victim). Before sentencing, it is necessary to compensate for the harm caused and persuade the victim to write a statement of no claims. The amount will most likely be greater than the compensation that would be awarded in a criminal case, but in this case, a conviction IN PRINCIPLE can be avoided (there will be no punishment at all, even a suspended one).
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What is the penalty for theft and damage to a car?
Hello) my young man took my father’s car for a ride at night, he himself without a license (he stole it otherwise), he took some friends, he lost control, he got hurt, but his friends didn’t, they ran away and left him in the car, the car is beyond repair, what will happen to him maybe without a deadline) and the fact that I’m in a position will somehow affect the deadlines
Victoria, Moscow
car theft
Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin
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Hello Victoria. It is important here whether the young man has been previously convicted, and what is your father’s position. Those. if he went to the police, then now it is no longer possible to withdraw the statement and change the testimony, too, because if the father does this, he will be criminally liable for knowingly false denunciation. At the same time, if your father explains to the police department that he did not know who stole the car and asks not to impose severe punishment on the culprit, I believe the court will take this into account. Your young man also needs to look at Art. 61 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides mitigating circumstances and provide the inquiry officer or investigator with information about their existence. If you need more detailed advice, please contact us in PM. Sincerely.
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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin
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The fine is provided for in both Part 1 and Part 2 (if for a group of persons) of Art. 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. ask for a minimum fine, explain the situation to the court, I believe the court will agree.
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Comparison table
To better understand the difference between theft without the intent of theft and theft of a vehicle, we suggest looking at the table.
| Vehicle theft (Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) | Vehicle theft (Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) | |
| Crime category | Part 1 - mild severity Part 2 - moderate severity Part 3, 4 - severe | Part 1 - moderate severity Part 2, 3 - severe Part 4 - especially severe |
| Object of crime | Property relations | Property relations |
| Item | Someone else's property, including someone else's vehicle | Someone else's car or other vehicle (for example, a motorcycle, etc.) |
| Objective side | Seizure or circulation of a vehicle | Wrongful possession of a vehicle |
| Subject | A sane person who has reached the age of 14 | A sane person who has reached the age of 14 |
| Subjective side | There must be a selfish goal, which means that the person intends to benefit from the stolen vehicle either for himself or for other people | Direct intent to temporarily use the vehicle. There is no intention to convert the property to one’s own benefit or to the benefit of others |
What's the difference between theft and theft?
What is the difference between theft and theft?
To determine the difference between theft and theft, consider the table:
| Hijacking | Theft |
| Temporary possession of a vehicle | The main goal is to obtain a vehicle for permanent use or its sale in whole or in parts. |
| The crime is committed without malicious intent. | Malicious crime. The cars are hiding. |
| Most often the act is committed by young people (16-20 years old) | Crime is committed by more mature persons. |
| Mostly committed by persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol. | Violators think soberly, carefully calculate their actions, and choose in advance which object to steal. |
| The cost of the vehicle does not matter. | Most often, the attention of criminals focuses on cars of a high price category in order to get the greatest benefit. |
The given distinctive features are not exhaustive. There are often cases when theft is considered as theft. Consequently, the criminal bears penalties that do not correspond to his illegal act.
The fundamental difference between car theft and theft is the temporary possession of the car or the subsequent receipt of benefits, respectively, on an ongoing basis. The difference between theft and car theft is clearly provided for by the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which provides the exact wording of these crimes.
Arbitrage practice
Example #1: Vehicle theft
The Sovetsky District Court of Bryansk, considering case No. 1-10/2019, sentenced Belobrov A. to imprisonment for 6 years 6 months with a fine of 160,000 rubles, and Merzlikin D. to imprisonment for a period of 5 years.
Belobrov and Merzlikin committed several thefts. However, we will consider one of them, which was committed in complicity. So, B. and D., having previously reached an agreement to commit the theft, approached a vehicle parked near the victim’s house. After that, they made sure that no one was watching their actions.
Acting according to the assigned roles, M. broke the glass of the car door and started the engine using a special device. Then B. got behind the wheel, and they drove off together to another city to dispose of the stolen vehicle. By their actions, they caused damage to the victim in the amount of 1,600,000 rubles.
The court qualified this episode under paragraph “b” of Part 4 of Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as theft committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy on an especially large scale.
Example #2: Vehicle theft
The Shumikhinsky District Court of the Kurgan Region, considering case No. 1-83/2017, sentenced:
- Gorshkova E. to imprisonment for 5 years in a special regime correctional colony;
- Mikhailova I. to imprisonment for 5 years in a general regime correctional colony.
The case seems quite interesting, since Gorshkov was found guilty only of theft by a group of persons by prior conspiracy, and Mikhailov, in addition to theft, also committed several thefts of vehicles. However, the court imposed almost the same sentence (the only difference was the place where it was served).
Let's take a closer look at the hijacking episode:
Gorshkov and Mikhailov, while intoxicated, decided to unlawfully take possession of a vehicle without the goal of stealing it.
So, they approached the car, and then, acting together and in concert, they opened its doors and entered it. Since they were unable to start the car, they rolled it away from the parking lot and continued pushing it. After they started the car, M. got behind the wheel, and G. got into the passenger seat, and they drove away from the crime scene.
Due to the fact that G. and M. had no intent to steal the vehicle, the court qualified their actions under paragraph “a” of Part 2 of Art. 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Recommended reading:
What is theft? Understanding the concept and key features
Where to go if there is a theft?
Criminal legal characteristics of theft. Corpus delicti
CASCO insurance amount in case of car theft
Car owners who have become victims of carjackers or thieves always have the question of who will compensate for the damage caused by the loss of their car.
There is no point in contacting an insurance company, hoping for compulsory motor liability insurance. This insurance is not designed to cover damage caused by the actions of criminals. OSAGO insures the liability of the vehicle driver in the event of a traffic accident, but does not protect him in the event of theft or theft.
Even CASCO insurance does not always guarantee coverage for damage caused by hijackers or thieves. This type of insurance implies freedom to choose the terms of the contract. Therefore, a company's obligations under contracts may vary. If the policy provides compensation in case of vehicle theft, you must:
- call your insurance agent. If the company is client-oriented, the agent will provide a complete scheme of actions for receiving compensation under CASCO;
- if the insurance agent does not provide assistance, it is necessary to carefully study the CASCO agreement, insurance rules and compare them with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation;
- Having collected the documents required by the insurance rules, you must contact the insurer in writing with a claim for compensation for damage;
- If the insurance company refuses compensation, you will need to go to court.
Note!
CASCO terms may provide only partial compensation for damage or put the policyholder in a deliberately disadvantageous position. In order not to lose the funds that the insurer is obliged to pay, you should seek the support of a lawyer.
If there is no CASCO insurance covering damage caused by criminals, it will have to be recovered directly from those responsible for the theft or theft. A civil claim can be filed already within the framework of a criminal case (Article 44 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation). In such cases, there is no need to pay a state fee for the court to consider the claim.
Our lawyers will help you draw up the necessary documents for the court and claim money from the insurance company or those responsible for theft or robbery. You can get answers to your questions through the website or by calling the specified phone numbers.
What to do if it's stolen?
If you discover missing items, you need to contact the police. You can call 02 or come to the nearest branch. Law enforcement agencies must record the crime.
Note!
A description of the criminal, if you managed to notice him, or a recording from a video recorder can help in the search. In addition, it is important to talk in detail about the stolen items - describe them, indicate their quantity, value.
The idea that calling the police is a waste of time is wrong. Thus, the criminal gets a chance to go unpunished, and the number of violations of the law increases.
Personal property
People don't often leave valuables in their cars. As a rule, thieves will not open a car for the sake of a radio or its panel. Documents are also of little value. Usually they are taken along with other property, and then simply thrown away or a ransom is demanded from the owner.
The main target of the criminal is the things to be sold and those in which money is stored:
- purses, wallets, handbags;
- laptops, tablets, phones;
- photo and video equipment.
Note!
Try to create a detailed description of the stolen items and attach it to your police report.
Someone else's property
If someone else's property is stolen from your car, you must act in the same way as with the theft of personal belongings - contact the police. When submitting your application, take the registration receipt or ask the recipient to sign, time and date a second copy, which you will keep. Be sure to contact the owner of the items, inform him of the theft, and ask him to describe the stolen items.
Wheels, mirrors or wipers
In each case, you must immediately go to the police department closest to the place where the loss was discovered. You must write an application addressed to the head of the department. The circumstances can be stated in free form, but Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - theft. You will need to be given a document confirming your application has been accepted.
A response to initiate a case must be provided within a month. At this time, you should contact your insurance company to obtain compensation. You will need to have a document from the police with you confirming that your application has been accepted for consideration.
To protect yourself from theft, you can do the following:
- purchase simple, cheap mirrors from online stores;
- make an engraving on the glass so that thieves cannot sell the mirror;
- put “fangs”;
- install additional alarm;
- make an imitation inexpensive mirror. To do this, you need to stick regular glass on top of expensive glass. This can be done using double-sided tape.
If your wheels are stolen, call or personally contact the police. Employees must go to the crime scene and record the theft. They will also conduct a search for evidence and invite you to go to the station to give relevant statements.
The application will need to indicate the make of the car, the serial number of the tires, the manufacturer and type of tires, the name and type of wheels. Additionally, the circumstances of the case are described - how you discovered the loss.
If your insurance includes a clause about wheel theft, you should contact the insurers. The company may refuse payment if:
- the wheels were not insured as additional equipment;
- theft of tires is not damage (this is reflected in the contract);
- the car was in the parking lot without security (reflected in the contract).
Note!
If you are denied payment, contact a lawyer who can help you file a claim with the insurance company.
To protect your wheels from theft, you can take the following steps:
- use a special bolt that can only be unscrewed with a special key;
- leave your car only in guarded parking lots or in a garage;
- install a tilt angle sensor in the alarm: as soon as the machine changes its position, the alarm will sound.
Wipers are not very expensive. The likelihood that no one will investigate the case of their theft by the police is quite high, but there is a chance that your appeal will help in solving other crimes.
Note!
If the insurance contains a clause stating that the theft of windshield wipers is included in the damage incurred, you must contact the insurers with a claim for compensation. It is drawn up in free form, and a piece of paper from the police should be attached to it.
How to protect yourself from wiper theft:
- install cheap and simple wipers;
- take them off at night and take them home;
- paint the wipers, it will be difficult for thieves to sell them;
- use a special nut and cap for it;
- pour sealant into the nut.
Ways to steal from a car
Persons engaged in such activities may use several methods of theft from cars:
- breaking windows and taking away valuables - this is the simplest and most primitive way;
- use a scanner to open doors. The device hacks the car alarm and allows you to get inside;
- if the attacker does not act alone, the group can enact an entire scheme. When you need to lure the owner out of the car, one distracts the driver, and the other steals property. This crime can be reclassified under Art. 161 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - robbery, if the owner of the car reveals the scheme, notices that he is being robbed, and tries to stop the attackers, or at Art. 162 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - robbery, if criminals use force against the owner of the car;
- pick locks with a screwdriver.
How to prevent theft from a car?
You can protect your property by following simple steps:
- You should not leave expensive items, bags, laptops, phones, money (including small change) or anything else in the cabin that could attract a criminal. Even if your bag, briefcase or purse is empty, thieves can break the glass or break the lock, and this is an extra expense;
- You should always make sure that the car doors are closed. Thieves often only need a couple of minutes to steal something. Even if you are away for a short time - to pay for gasoline, buy water or close the garage;
- if the car remains on the street, it is better to park it or place it where it will be visible from cameras;
- when leaving the car, you need to pick up or hide the radio panel, video recorder, radar detector and other devices;
- the car must have an alarm system;
- Constantly monitor your surroundings, notice anything suspicious, especially people near the car - someone stopped to tie their shoes, write a message, or is looking for something. When stopping at a gas station, look at the cars. The attackers position the car so that they can quickly leave; the engine remains on, and someone sits behind the wheel for a long time;
- you should not demonstrate the presence of money. There is no need to count bills in plain sight, look at expensive items, or leave bags from boutiques in the salon.
No one is immune from the actions of thieves, but all drivers can follow minimum safety rules that can protect them from thieves. If you have become a victim of theft and do not know what to do, leave your phone number in the form on the website, and our lawyers will help you.
