I'm assuming that they are referring to a chain of property crimes and no deaths here, but if that's so, once that vehicle is processed properly, there is no reason for them to hold it any longer from the owner if the owner is not a suspect in any way. They take extensive photographs and do a print check. If you had existing jobs lined up that would create income and no you can no longer work those jobs, take note of that and turn it over to your District Attorney. If it was me, I would also report the damage and loss of use of both to your insurance company and link them with your DA Office.