[MN] How far back can I report a potential hit-and-run?
I discovered damage to the rear passenger side of my car on Thursday, March 6th, while I was at work. There wasn’t a note left, so I asked the facilities team at my workplace to review the security footage for any vehicles that may have parked next to me, but so far, they haven’t found anything.
After that, I took a look at my dash cam footage from March 1 to March 6 and verified that my car was not parked next to any other vehicles, except for one instance. The only time it might have happened was on March 4th, between 11 AM and 11:48 AM, while I was at a doctor’s appointment. During all other moments, my car was either in my garage or parked in a handicap spot without adjacent spaces.
From the time I returned home on March 4th until I left for work on March 6th, my car was parked inside because of a snowstorm.
My question is: Am I still able to file a police report for this hit-and-run? Should I reach out to the hospital to see if their security cameras captured anything, or is it too late for them to investigate?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
TL;DR: I found damage on March 6th, with the only possible incident occurring on March 4th at a doctor’s office. My workplace is still checking footage. Can I still file a police report and inquire about security footage from the hospital?
You should definitely consider filing a police report for the hit-and-run, even if it’s been a few days since the incident. In many places, there isn’t a strict time limit for reporting such incidents, especially if you have evidence that suggests when it may have happened. Make sure to include all details you have, like the date, time, and location, as well as any information from your dash cam footage.
Contacting the hospital to inquire about their security cameras is also a good idea. They may be able to help you find footage from the specific time you were there, which could provide crucial evidence. The sooner you reach out, the better, as footage can be overwritten after some time.
If your workplace’s security team is still checking footage, follow up with them as well. Providing the police with as many details and any possible evidence you can gather will help in their investigation. Good luck, and I hope you get this resolved!