Can I call the police if my car was scratched and the person ran away?

[Reginald]

Vehicles are personal private property, and if personal private property is maliciously damaged, you can call the police to resolve the issue. Deliberate destruction of public or private property, if the amount is small and the circumstances are relatively minor, constitutes a general violation of the law. According to the "Public Security Administration Punishment Law," the offender may be subject to detention or a warning, fined, or ordered to compensate for the damages. There are two types of penalties for scratching someone else's car: 1. No points deducted: If the vehicle scratch is not very severe, it can generally be resolved through negotiation without deducting points. The parties involved should follow the instructions of the insurance company or the traffic police department to jointly visit the nearest quick settlement service point for rapid handling. 2. 3 points deducted: If the party involved fails to fulfill the legal obligation to negotiate and resolve a minor traffic accident and does not immediately leave the scene, the traffic police will impose penalties for the traffic violation and the act of parking illegally, deducting 3 points.