How long will a stolen vehicle record without a VIN or OAN remain in NCIC before being purged?

A stolen vehicle record that does not include a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or an OAN (Other Agency Number) will remain in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database for a period of 90 days. This period is established to ensure that law enforcement agencies have adequate time to process and investigate reports of stolen vehicles.

After 90 days, if no additional information such as a VIN or OAN is provided to support the record, it will be purged to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data held in the NCIC database. This practice also helps to manage the system's data integrity by removing old and potentially outdated records that may no longer serve a purpose in ongoing investigations.