Code 79 corresponds to which incident?

• A. Abandoned Children
• B. Snatch Thief
• C. Lookout
• D. Stolen Vehicle In Progress

Answer: (D)

Code 79 signals a stolen vehicle in progress. This designation is used because a vehicle that has been stolen and is actively in use poses immediate risk and requires urgent, coordinated response—rapid location, possible pursuit, and prioritizing resources. The numeric code system helps radio units instantly recognize the incident type and tailor their response accordingly. Other described scenarios involve different situations and would use different codes, such as an abandoned child (a separate missing/endangerment case), a snatch thief (theft from a person, not a vehicle), or a generic lookout (a warning to watch for a suspect or vehicle but not specifically an in‑progress stolen vehicle).