Roadrunner or Not

There seems to a common impression that "authorities" want to seize vehicles whenever possible. I disagree with the attitude against local police based on personal experience.

At least my local police agencies are here to help. I had a experience with a title/vin problem and I had people telling me not to contact the police about the issue and just part the car out. I didn't listen and I am glad.

I had the car in question on a trailer drove to my sheriff's office, requested a conference table. Two officers came, one male and one female to the conference room and I spilled it all as to what happened from the beginning and they looked at what paper work and pictures I had, even went outside to see the vehicle in question. They told me that it all looked bad but they could see how it happened after hearing the chain of events from the beginning.

By the time I left I was in a pretty good chat with them and they gave me forms to fill out and advice and direction on how to fix the mess. Now I have the mess cleared up and the vehicle properly registered.

If I were the OP I would do exactly that. They may even be able to send an officer to the place of purchase and ask some questions and everything is documented and the OP can have peace of mind and get some sleep. IMO