Posted by Buzzman72 on September 26, 2008 at 14:21:44 from (74.129.220.44):
In Reply to: Re: caught red handed posted by elijah on September 26, 2008 at 12:32:43:
Dad had a similar situation a number of years ago...he let the guys go, but had names and license number. Cops told him that, since the guys didn't have the items in their possession, and the cops didn't see an attempted theft take place, it was a "you said/they said" situation, and the cops couldn't take any action.
Around here, it seems like it's hard to get cops/prosecutors to file any theft charges. The usual charge is "exerting unauthorized control, which is a misdemeanor and is usually plea-bargained away to a suspended sentence.
Next time, after they get one in the truck, hold them at gunpoint and use a cell phone to call the cops...and tell the dispatch officer that you are the one with the gun, so the officer who arrives on the scene won't shoot YOU before asking questions. Otherwise, the perps will be back on the street before you are, not only stealing but looking for revenge on the SOB who called the cops...YOU!
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