It's going to be problematic for almost everything except a vehicle. A vehicle is registered with the state and has multiple identifying marks. Is it wiser to

It's going to be problematic for almost everything except a vehicle. A vehicle is registered with the state and has multiple identifying marks. Is it wiser to call the authorities? No question. There is no fucking way I'm going to personally go tangle with someone who is likely part of a criminal group, thank you very much. I suspect a "Hi, I'm so and so. I reported my car stolen and the tracker has it marked at <place X>. I'm about to go reclaim it using Penal Code 9.41--I should be there in an hour. Would you folks like to escort me?" would have been more effective. The fact that a shootout is about to occur tends to get the police to move even when stolen property won't.