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Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 06:18 pm
@Regrann from @cityofriverside – The @riversidepolicedepartment is implementing an auto theft sticker program called ‘H.E.A.T.,’ which stands for Help Eliminate Auto Theft, modeled after similar programs used in other jurisdictions across the country. After the owner(s) of a vehicle sign a waiver / registration form the Department will place a unique sticker (see below) on the bottom left corner of the rear window of the vehicle. This sticker authorizes law enforcement officers to stop the vehicle between 1am and 5am to confirm ownership of the vehicle (this is targeted toward people who do not normally drive during those times). The theory behind this program is auto theft can often occur overnight when people are sleeping, take hours for a person to realize they are a victim, and during that time patrol officers may have come across the vehicle but had no reason to stop it or suspect it was stolen. This program is free for City of Riverside residents. This is part of the Police Department’s ongoing effort to proactively combat crime, including auto theft, in cooperation with the residents it serves. ?
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Residents interested in this program may go to the Magnolia Police Station at 10540 Magnolia Avenue or the Orange Police Station and 4102 Orange Street during regular business hours or contact the following Police Services Representatives (PSR’s):
North: PSR Fierro at bfierro@riversideca.gov or 951-826-8721
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East: PSR Halley at lhalley@riversideca.gov or 951-826-5297
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Central: PSR Ochoa at iochoa@riversideca.gov or 951-353-7962
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West: PSR Alexander at aalexander@riversideca.gov or 951-353-7969
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Riverside residents are reminded to roll their windows all the way up, locks their doors, and purchase and use anti-theft devices such as an alarm, ‘kill’ switch, Lo-Jack, or GPS device. Additional information can be found at www.rpdonline.org (CLICK LINK IN PROFILE). Persons with information on auto theft can submit anonymous tips by email at RPDTips@RiversideCA.gov or call 1-800-78-Crime.
