How can I find out if my vehicle has been towed, and what is the procedure for getting it back?

You may call the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department to inquire if your vehicle was towed. Please provide the police dispatcher with the license plate number of your vehicle, and the location from which you think it may have been towed. They will confirm the status of your vehicle. 

 

If your vehicle was stored (available for immediate release)  or impounded (held for a period of 30 days) a vehicle release must be obtained from the Police Department before the tow company will release the vehicle to you. 

 

In order to get a vehicle release the following conditions must be met:

 

  • You must be the registered or legal owner of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle must be currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). 
  • You must have a valid California driver’s license or bring a licensed driver with you. If you do not have a CA Driver’s license you will need to bring identification for yourself.
  • A vehicle release fee of is required, $235.00 This fee must be paid in the form of cash or the following credit/debit cards – Visa, Master-card or Discover Card (a fee will be charged).

 

If you have further questions about the tow, please contact the Records Unit at 408-354-5257, during regular business hours.  After business hours, contact the non-emergency number at 408-354-8600. 

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25. How do I go about applying for a job with the police department?
26. What is the hiring process for police officer?
27. Whom do I call about crime prevention and neighborhood watch programs?
28. How do I get involved in volunteering for the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department?
29. Do you fingerprint children?
30. How do I report traffic violations in my neighborhood?
31. I received a traffic citation for an equipment violation. How do I get this ticket “signed off”?
32. How can I find out if my vehicle has been towed, and what is the procedure for getting it back?
33. How can I have my child safety seat inspected?
34. Who should I call to report a low flying aircraft or helicopter?
35. What is the process to obtain my property if it was taken for safekeeping?
36. Does the police department hold auctions for recovered unclaimed property?
37. If I find money or other valuable property, and turn it into the police, can I later claim it if the true owner has not collected it?
38. Whom do I call about barking dogs and other loud noise in my neighborhood?
39. What are your Police Department fees?
40. What is the curfew law and why does it exist?
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43. Do you have a Resident Outreach Program?