Hi everyone. I just moved to Seattle recently after finishing my studies to start a job at Amazon. I saved up and bought my first car last month—a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L Pearl white.
It was stolen from the street in South Lake Union between 12 AM and 9 AM Monday. I am a total newbie to how things work here and I am honestly panicking. I had my wallet inside and the thief has already used my credit cards at a Shell and the Greenwood Fred Meyer (100 NW 85th St) this morning.
I really need advice on a few things:
Police: I have a report (# 26-51827 West Precinct). How do I get them to actually pull the Fred Meyer security footage? I have the exact timestamp of the transaction.
Financing/Insurance: The car is financed and it’s only a month old. How does the payout work with GEICO? Will they pay the full amount to the bank?
Parts/Damage: Since it’s a brand-new 2026 model, should I be worried about them stripping it for parts or swapping my new components for old ones? If it’s found, what should I do?
HondaLink: They told me they can’t track the GPS because I hadn’t “activated” the terms inside the car before it was taken. Is there any way around this for 2026 models?
Car Details:
Color: Pearl White
Plate: Temporary WA plate
I’ve already frozen my credit and reported the cards, but as a new to this, I feel totally overwhelmed by the police and insurance process. If anyone has tips on navigating the West Precinct or finding a “ditched” car in the Greenwood area, please let me know.
Thank you so much for helping me
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