I have a 2006 Sony desktop that I bought from Circuit City. My ex has it at his house. Now, If I get something from Circuit City stating that I bought the computer under my name can I go to the local police department and ask them to help me remove it from his possession? IT was paid in full at the time i bought it. OR would this be something I would take him to court over?
Thanks!
2007-02-05 06:35:23 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The paper i have states: My name (customer) the location it was bought at, the order number, the product brand/model, the order date, the release date (when it left the store) and price
2007-02-05 06:50:19 · update #1
Not a police matter, sorry. If you did get it on paper as part of the divorce settlement, and he is refusing to give you possession, off to small claims court you go to ask for the value of the property or a court ordered return.
Write him, certified mail, and tell him to either let you have the computer back or pay you the money it is worth. Keep a copy, keep the signed letter receipt, keep any response he sends you and file a claim if he doesn't give it back.
2007-02-05 07:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't already done so, it would be much simpler to ask your ex-boyfriend for the property back. If you have already done that and he refuses, then yes, contact the Police and ask for their assistance. This may end up as a civil matter, but the Police can help you move in the right direction.
The definition of theft, [larceny in some jurisdiction] is when a person dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
2007-02-05 06:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awwww....I am sorry sweetie that happened to you. Honestly, the police won't search for it or go and take it from him. Police typically dont handle domestic matters. What you can do is go down to the police station and report it stolen and that will help you in court. In order to get back your possessions you have to go to small claims court. If you have the receipt for when your purchased the item and the police report saying that it was stolen, it might be in your favor. Be prepared!
2007-02-05 06:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Liberal City 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have the proof of purchase the police should help you out. Explain the situation to them and they will probably advise you on how to go abot getting it back in your possession. The key here is that you can prove buying the product, which is all the courts and police want to know.
2007-02-05 06:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by mattlayer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you resided at the residence with him and purchased and installed the computer while living there, and then things went bad, if you left and it hasn't been more than 30 days since you moved out, then you are entitled to your property and SHOULD call the police to hold him at bay while you collect you personal belongings (computer). If it has been more than 30 days since you left you will more than likely have to file in small claims court to get it back. If you have the reciepts and their in your name, take them with you to small claims in case he says he sold it, or doesn't have it anymore, then the Judge will award you the replacement cost, and the value of any info you cannot retrieve.
GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!!
2007-02-05 06:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to call your local police department and ask them if they can help you. They should be able to, but sometimes things differ by location. Good luck!
2007-02-05 06:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by sage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a civil court matter, but call the police dept. anyway, they may render you the courtesy and help you. If they do, you save on court costs.
2007-02-05 07:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a report, but you'll probably have to take him to small claims court. And then you'll have to prove it wasn't a gift.
2007-02-05 06:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have to get a lawyer and you will only get the depershated value of the desktop
2007-02-05 07:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
civil matter
2007-02-05 09:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by blueflash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋