All vehicles that are impounded or stored by the Gardena Police Department require a vehicle release before that vehicle may be redeemed by the customer. In addition, the Gardena Police Department requires a release for any property that is to be removed from the vehicle.

Contacting the Gardena Police Department, Records Bureau, for vehicle release:

• Phone number: (310) 217-9600
• Address: 1718 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
• Hours of operation:
  Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Sunday: 9:00 am -1:00 pm

The Gardena Police Department, Records Bureau, is closed all major holidays.

If Hawthorne Police Department:

• Traffic Bureau
• 12501 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
• Phone: (310) 349-2701
• Office Hours: 7AM to 5PM, M-F

If California Highway Patrol West Los Angeles Area:

• 6300 Bristol Pkwy., Culver City, CA 90230
• Phone: (310) 642-3939
• Office Hours: 8AM to 5PM, M-F