Policy Text
POLICY
164.0THEFT (Less than $300.00) and LOST PROPERTY
REVISED: 11/2011 RELATED POLICIES:
Reviewed by Chief David Magnusson
4/2019
A.POLICY
It is the policy of the El Portal Police Department to handle all reports of larceny and lost
property.
B.PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to increase the availability of our police officers and to
be more effective and responsive to our community. This will reduce the amount of time
officers spend on larceny and lost property calls that do not require their presence.
C.PROCEDURE
1.The Officer will determine:
a.If culprit is on the scene (theft cases);
b.If any culprit is known;
c.Any unusual or extenuating circumstances that require a police response
(e.g. the theft of credit cards, theft of license tags, hazardous or dangerous
items taken (i.e. drugs, flammables) or any other information requiring
immediate follow-up); and
d.If there is a suspect license plate number.
e.Value of item(s) missing-under $300.00. Lost property, value non-
applicable.
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