H.E.A.T.--an acronym for Help Eliminate Auto Theft--is a cooperative effort of the Virginia Department of State Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth.

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H.E.A.T. educates citizens on how to prevent theft of vehicles and their parts, a crime that costs Virginians millions of dollars each year.

Whether you are a citizen or law enforcement officer, please call the H.E.A.T. Hotline 1-800-947-HEAT (4328) or CLICK HERE to send an email.

• H.E.A.T. provides a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week toll-free number—1-800-947-HEAT (4328)—for citizens to call to report information concerning the theft of vehicles, vehicle parts or chop shop operations. Callers remain anonymous throughout the process and callers who supply tips leading to arrests are eligible for rewards of up to $25,000.

• H.E.A.T. offers free VIN Etching to the public at various events around the state for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

• The H.E.A.T. Team makes appearances annually at major public events throughout Virginia to promote vehicle theft prevention.

• H.E.A.T. Racing zooms around several tracks within the Commonwealth in the race against vehicle theft.

H.E.A.T. trains local law enforcement officers and provides support by supplying equipment, promotional materials, and much more to assist in the fight against auto thieves.