I bought diamond earrings for myself 2 years ago. My ex-boyfriend would borrow them and wear them as well. Well, we broke up and since the moving process was so quick I forgot about them until now. I asked for them back but he wont give them to me. Is there anything I can do to get them back? Can I report them as stolen?
2006-12-27 08:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by bossyjas21 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NO, you loaned them and you have given implied consent. If you want them back you have to go to civil court and plead your case.
You loaned them, you can't report them stolen. That is a false report!
2006-12-27 08:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by gunsmoke_70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somethings are better left alone. Are you really worried about some earrings or is it something deeper with the whole ex boyfriend issue? I know you might have spent your hard earned money on them but they are just earrings... If there was a current dispute going on and the police had other things to do with the issue you might be able to use their influence but seriously I doubt the police will care much about such a matter especially since you let the guy borrow them... You might try peoples court or judge judy or some other "drama" show... otherwise just count them as a loss along with the relationship
2006-12-27 16:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Christal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove they are yours. You may want to write a formal letter with a copy of the receipt in it stating you would like your property back, and that you are willing to go to court if necessary.
Do not make it personal and do not put in any threats.
"Mr (his name here)"
It has come to my attention that some of my property was not returned when you moved. Please be aware that I will be reporting this property as stolen if it is not returned to me upon receiving this letter.
"your name"
Send it through registered mail, they have a service which can prove the letter was delivered and one that makes someone sign for the letter upon delivery. Keep a copy of the letter and the information the post office gives you. I don't actually know if you can get your stuff back this way, but at least you tried to be civil before you involved the cops. And you should go and report it if he doesn't give them back, especially if you can prove they are yours. (Credit cardbills, whatever)
2006-12-27 16:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sugarshots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the police will accept a stolen report if you loaned them to him, and if you lie and say you didn't loan them to him you would be guilty of making a false report, you may be able to get a warrant for him for theft after trust ,this is a charge lots of employers use, or you can take him to court like in small claims up to $5.000 over that it has got to go to superior court,
why would you trust a man who wore earrings in the first place?
2006-12-27 16:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was clear when you allowed him to use your property that you were retaining ownership of it, his failure to return them is a theft (technically, an embezzlement). The problem is that if he claims that you gave them to him, the police are not going to want to get involved in the argument, since there is no way to tell who is telling the truth, certainly not enough to prove that he broke the law beyond a reasonable doubt which is necessary in criminal law.
If these are items of high value, you might consider suing him for that value. Otherwise, I agree with the answers which say forget about it and move on.
2006-12-27 17:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is your property. You have asked for it back, and you know he has it, it is stolen property. Report it. Good luck.
2006-12-27 16:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they cant be stolen if you voluntary lend them in the first place
2006-12-27 16:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over it already. Let it go. Move on.
2006-12-27 16:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by only p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law enforcement will tell you they can not help you , for whatever reason.
2006-12-27 16:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can.
Or you can buy a new pair
2006-12-27 16:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Itsallaboutmehunni 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋