<prompt> Human: I wasnt sure where to put this question, but I have no parents or guardian in my life and my only source for help is the internet and I very desperately need some. Im a full-time junior in college with a steady part time job Ive been working there for 3 years now. My part time job is my only source of income and Im relying solely on loans and whatever financial aid I can get to pay for my college education Im technically considered unaccompanied on the FAFSA, so I have to file as homeless because I have no source of parental income whatsoever. Whatever refund I get from my loans, I use to pay bills and to buy groceries. I live with my girlfriend and another roommate, both are also students and have steady jobs and pay all their bills just fine.So, my car - a 2006 Honda Odyssey - was stolen from my apartment complex in October Halloween night actually. I called every towing company in my city to make sure it wasnt towed, I filed a police report immediately and that was that. Fast forward a little less than a month later November 24th and I get a bill in the mail from a towing company across town saying that my van was towed 15 days prior and that I owed them 675, with 30 being added for everyday it sits in the lot. This is strange to me because I gave my VIN to the police and they put a tag on it shouldnt the towing company see that it was stolen? Also, should I still have to be worried about paying the bill or is it void since the vehicle was stolen?I had to wait to call the towing company until Monday today and they told me that it was still in the lot. I contacted the officer that filed my report and told him that my car was found in a tow lot. Ive contacted him twice and he still hasnt gotten back with me. I want them to visit the car before me in case they can figure out who stole it and also so I wont have to pay the bill. 675 is a LOT to me. Its almost more than I currently have in my bank account and rent is due this week, but I need my car because I need to commute to classes and work. Does anyone have any advice on how I could purchase a new car if this one is damaged? The van is falling apart as it is Im suspecting that the person who stole it ended up ditching it after realizing what a piece of shit it is. I have good credit, I have a credit card that Ive used to build up my credit over time and have never missed a payment. Ive had to start taking out student loans starting this past semester, Im just worried about having to take out more. I would like to get a new car but I know its a luxury I may not be able to have. It would be nice if someone could explain some options, as I have no other way of navigating this whole situation. Any advice would be very much appreciated!EDIT: I also contacted my insurance company after my car was stolen, but it was only a precaution because I only am able to afford liability so I dont have full coverage UPDATE: I took the advice in this, called police department and talked until I was able to get to higher officer. He took initiative and got the ball rolling. Long story short, my car is being towed back to my apartment tomorrow afternoon and I only owe a small tow fee for it to be returned. Thank you all for the very helpful advice now Im on to trying to purchase a new car!  <response>: I work as a police civilian and handle impounded vehicles on the administrative end, whether theyre stolen it evidence for a crime. Any time a vehicle is reported stolen it is put out on the MDC messaging program and in the DMV system. A Central Complaint is pulled and assigned for it.Once found, it should be reported and a Recovered Vehicle form should be generated. The investigating officer should be notified. The DMV I believe is notified as well, as is our teletype unit they cancel the stolen notification. Any time a vehicle is impounded for evidence reasons, they go to a contracted yard where the fees are capped and minimal.If I were you, I would call the police and ask to speak with a Sergeant or above. Escalate the situation. 