What do I do with stolen property that was left at my house
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What do I do with stolen property that was left at my house
I was Potentially buying a few toolboxes and a trailer
from a someoneI knew. Price was way too cheap for
what he had Which then set a red flag in my head. I
told the guy I was not interested and he left with the
trailer and toolboxes. Later that evening I seen
policeman drive behind my house and momentarily
Driving off with that trailer and toolboxs during this
time the guy pulls in my driveway asking what is
going on. While he parked the trailer behind the
house I do not know. Then I detective pulled in and
asked me and him to go in for questioning so we do
and since then I have guy riding around freely since
then but i know he’s not in jail. last night I found a
box of things at my house that apparently belong to
the same person who owned the toolboxes what do I
do with this box of items?
Asked on April 12, 2017 under Criminal Law, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Under the circumstances, you may firt want to consult with a criminal law attorney. They can best advise you on how to notify the police of the fact that you found these items and want to turn them over. In the meantime, you should not speak with the police without legal representation.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Contact the police and tell them that you found items which someone had left at your house without your permission or knowledge; if you suspect you know who left them, tell the police that; ask the police what to do. The police may come and pick the items up or take other action in regard to them; but the important thing is to demonstrate to the police that *you* have nothing to do this want, want no part of it, do not have any interest in or own the items, and want them gone.
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