Gaspari
Aug 30, 2007, 08:38 PM
Hello,
Roughly 5 years ago a couple of items came up missing from my grandmother's barn, a battery charger, couple of tools, etc. I didn't report it to the police because I honestly didn't think they would turn up again. Recently an acquaintance mentioned that some time ago he thought a kid told him about some stuff he stole from my grandmothers. Well he gave me the kid's name and I found out the kid would've been a juvenile (minor) at the time. Can I still prosecute this kid? I'm not sure because:
I didn't report the crime to the police at the time
It happened about 5 years ago (statue of limitations?)
All the evidence I have is the acquaintance's word
The kid would've been 14, 15, or 16 at the time
If nothing can be done criminally any chance I can bring up a civil case on him? Thanks everyone.
Roughly 5 years ago a couple of items came up missing from my grandmother's barn, a battery charger, couple of tools, etc. I didn't report it to the police because I honestly didn't think they would turn up again. Recently an acquaintance mentioned that some time ago he thought a kid told him about some stuff he stole from my grandmothers. Well he gave me the kid's name and I found out the kid would've been a juvenile (minor) at the time. Can I still prosecute this kid? I'm not sure because:
I didn't report the crime to the police at the time
It happened about 5 years ago (statue of limitations?)
All the evidence I have is the acquaintance's word
The kid would've been 14, 15, or 16 at the time
If nothing can be done criminally any chance I can bring up a civil case on him? Thanks everyone.