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1. My vehicle was towed by the Wrightsville Beach Police Department. How do I get it back?

The yellow copy of the Impound Form must be obtained at the Police Department. On it will be the address/phone number of the rotation wrecker service used to tow the vehicle.

Once the yellow copy of the Impound Form is obtained, which requires proof of vehicle ownership, the form can be taken to the storage facility operated by the wrecker service and the vehicle retrieved with payment of charges. Wrecker companies will not release a vehicle without the form or before payment to them is made.

2. What do I do when I have found a lost, stray or injured animal?

Contact the Planning & Parks Department. Our Park Ranger will assist you, when on duty or we can locate resources to help.

3. How long can a vehicle be parked on the street before it's considered abandoned?

A vehicle may be considered abandoned if left on public property for a period of 24 hours or longer. An abandoned vehicle on private property shall be the responsibility of the person in charge of the property to tow such vehicle. The Police Department can assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported stolen.

4. Do you do fingerprinting?

The Wrightsville Beach Police Department does not provide a public fingerprinting service. For public fingerprinting, contact the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4200 or Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600.

5. Does the Police Department have a jail?

The Wrightsville Beach Police Department has a holding cell, used to temporarily hold people who are in custody until they can be released or transported to the New Hanover County Jail.

6. Does the Police Department have any volunteer programs?

Reserve Officers are an active and useful part of the Wrightsville Beach Police Department. A Reserve Officer is uniformed and a certified member of the Department serving in a volunteer capacity.

7. What do I need to bring with me to get a Town Decal?

Vehicle registration and proof of residency are the major requirements. The Town Decal is a tax levied on the residents of Wrightsville Beach and the purchase is required annually. Decals purchased between January 1st and March 31st cost $15.

Decals purchased after March 31st are $30. All residents are required to purchase a decal for each vehicle registered to an address in Wrightsville Beach.

Non-resident property owners may purchase decals, but there is no requirement for them to have them. The vehicle registration and proof of property ownership is required. Residency can be proven with a deed, Progress Energy bill, lease agreement, Town water bill, etc.

8. Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?

Because of the potential for damage to vehicles, the police department does not open locked vehicles. A locksmith as well as most tow companies and taxi drivers will respond to your location and unlock your vehicle for a fee. If a child is locked inside the vehicle, the police will respond to remove the child from the vehicle.