Can I report my laptop stolen if an ex-friend will not return it to me?
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Can I report my laptop stolen if an ex-friend will not return it to me?
If not, then what steps can I take to get it back? This laptop was put in their care for $50 to fix it. Months later an argument unrelated to the laptop took place and they have refused 2 seperate times to return it to me.
Asked on June 9, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Theft is not just the taking of something, it can also include the retention of something that belongs to another. So, yes, you can file a criminal theft report. In addition to a theft claim, you can also file a civil suit in a small claims court to obtain the return of the vehicle. Before you go to the expense of filing a lawsuit, consider hiring an attorney for the limited purpose of sending demand letter on your behalf.
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