[Risuli]

There has been a vehicle parked facing the wrong way on my street for a number of weeks. The car hasn't moved during that time, the front end has a torn bumper, the side has been swiped and the side view mirror is gone. Wondering who should be contacted.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Risuli

There has been a vehicle parked facing the wrong way on my street for a number of weeks. The car hasn't moved during that time, the front end has a torn bumper, the side has been swiped and the side view mirror is gone. Wondering who should be contacted.

Local Police or Community Watch will probably do that, if you contact them.

[vintageogauge]

If it's in Wildwood call them, if no sure call the Sherif's department and they'll tell you who to call if not them.

[scubawva]

Is it illegally parked? If not what’s to report? If so, call the non-emergency dispatch number in your County.

[Velvet]

It sounds like it has been in an accident. Should be investigated.

[CarlR33]

You should not hesitate to contact the local authorities. At my Midwest home I noticed a newer Honda van parked for a couple weeks on the street that looked out of place. I asked the neighbors if they knew who owned it and they said they recognized it had been parked there for a while but no idea who owned it. I contacted authorities and it ended up being stolen. You never know and it might help authorities solve something. Needles to say everyone in my neighborhood was like wow. Thanks for caring and you can remain anonymous when reporting it to the police.

[retiredguy123]

Most roads in The Villages are County roads. If that is the case, call the police. But, if it is in a courtyard villa area, it is a private road owned by The Villages. In that case, call Community Watch, and good luck if they do anything about it.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by scubawva

Is it illegally parked? If not what’s to report? If so, call the non-emergency dispatch number in your County.

According to the OP it is "parked the wrong way", hence illegally parked.

[Stu from NYC]

OP please come back and let us know what happened

[Bogie Shooter]

Wouldn’t common sense say in a case of an abandoned vehicle one would call the police/sheriff?

[RICH1]

is the trunk smell like a decomposing body ?

[justjim]

First, I would contact my neighbors to see if it’s their car or if they have any knowledge of who might own the car. Assuming the OP did his due diligence, then I would contact community watch who should take the problem from there and have the car removed by the proper authorities.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by justjim

First, I would contact my neighbors to see if it’s their car or if they have any knowledge of who might own the car. Assuming the OP did his due diligence, then I would contact community watch who should take the problem from there and have the car removed by the proper authorities.

In my experience, if it is on a County road, Community Watch will do nothing. If it is on private property, the police will do nothing. It is best to determine who owns the road.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Risuli

There has been a vehicle parked facing the wrong way on my street for a number of weeks. The car hasn't moved during that time, the front end has a torn bumper, the side has been swiped and the side view mirror is gone. Wondering who should be contacted.

What the heck is Community Watch doing (or, NOT doing)? Thought this kind of out of place vehicle, unusual activity, things that violate laws, etc is exactly what they are supposed to be monitoring and reporting to the appropriate authorities. I would call them just to see what you can expect from them in your area. I'm sure just cruising around wasting gas and polluting the air and wearing out tires is not all that they are paid to do.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by RICH1

is the trunk smell like a decomposing body ?

You smell it. I would do it, but I have a cold, so I can't help.
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