from:

http://www.philstar.com/ArticlePrint...ticleId=639229

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“Before any carnapping victim can come up with the numerous required documents that are needed to be presented before the police issues an alarm, the stolen vehicle could have been already reduced to spare parts, cannibalized to the last nut and bolt or could have been shipped to the Visayas or Mindanao waiting for an unknowing buyer if not already sold,” laments Mr. Mabilog, the indefatigable auto industry veteran.

Here’s the list of “Requirements for Issuance of Local Alarm” as provided by the Quezon City District Police Intelligence & Operation Unit.

1. Original Copy of Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt

2. If the applicant is a representative of the registered owner, a notarized original copy of Special Power of Attorney should be submitted: and if the company car an original copy of Secretary Certificate should be submitted and picture 2x3 of the issuing party including his/her photo copy of any valid ID’s.

3. A copy of Police Station Report where the incident took place.

4. If the motor vehicle is encumbered, secure a certified true copy of OR & CR of said vehicle and ask for a CERTIFICATION from the said bank or financing company.

5. Clear and authenticated machine copies of the documents, which were used in original registration from the LTO of the carnapped vehicle, as follows: (Print/indicate the name of person who certified LTO Documents):

- Clear and authenticated machine copies of CR or OR form
- LTO Agency where MV was first registered Vehicle Sales Invoice
- LTO Confirmation Certificate of the motor and chassis number
- Certificate of Stock report
- LTO Motor Vehicle Inspection Report clearly showing the Stencil of the - MV Motor and Chassis Number
- PNP Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate/Stock Report

6. First Page of Insurance Policy

7. Key of motor vehicle

8. Picture of Applicant size 2x3 or 2R and photo copy of valid ID
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I didn’t know that having a local alarm issued for a stolen vehicle could require an entire office staff to get together all the require documents, especially so if the vehicle were company owned. No wonder most victims just give up the idea of ever seeing their vehicles again once stolen.

Not unless the system is modified by the police authorities all I can say to the vehicle owners is to have all the above-mentioned documents readily available and accessible to give your vehicle a sporting chance to be recovered in the event it’s stolen.

There has got to be a better way!