Assuming that the vehicle was purchased during the marriage or even if she just made ANY payments on it during the marriage, then it is at least part-marital property. If the police contact you, just explain that you are married and it is marital property and they should understand that it is a domestic matter and not a criminal matter. They should leave it to the divorce court to sort out.
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