What is the statute of limitations on theft over 5000.00 in Canada? I have a sworn confession that a person entered my home - and stole 6000.00. This was reported to the local RCMP detachment and they simply said it was a family matter. This happened in 2002/2003. Can charges still be laid? At the time, dower rights were released to me. Our divorce may have gone through however due to owning a business we still had and still do have business issues we are trying to resolve. This money has been brought up throughout the years with respect to business issues. I just need to know if I can still press charges without exceeding whatever the statute of limitations is?

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Originally Posted by cashaye

What is the statute of limitations on theft over 5000.00 in Canada? I have a sworn confession that a person entered my home - andd stole 6000.00. This was reported to the local RCMP detachment and they simply said it was a family matter. This happened in 2002/2003. Can charges still be laid? At the time, dower rights were released to me. Our divorce may have gone through however due to owning a business we still had and still do have business issues we are trying to resolve. This money has been brought up throughout the years with respect to business issues. I just need to know if I can still press charges without exceeding whatever the statute of limitations is?

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I'm a little lost on the circumstances. You refer to "our divorce." Was this a spouse who came in and stole your money in 2002/2003?

You would be attempting to file criminal charges on something that happened between six and seven years ago and the RCMP has already refused to become involved.

No, I don't see anyone accepting a criminal charge at this time.

And any money "stolen" during the marriage should have been addressed in the divorce.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

I'm a little lost on the circumstances. You refer to "our divorce." Was this a spouse who came in and stole your money in 2002/2003?

You would be attempting to file criminal charges on something that happened between six and seven years ago and the RCMP has already refused to become involved.

No, I don't see anyone accepting a criminal charge at this time.

And any money "stolen" during the marriage should have been addressed in the divorce.

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Judy - At the time the divorce was done, the financial issues were divided. Dower release was done by her thus me owning the house. This was an ex-wife who entered my personal residence and has stolen money. She had already had her portion of the marital funds.

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Originally Posted by cashaye

Judy - At the time the divorce was done, the financial issues were divided. Dower release was done by her thus me owning the house. This was an ex-wife who entered my personal residence and has stolen money. She had already had her portion of the marital funds.

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Okay, so the money was stolen AFTER the divorce? I still think if the RCMP refused this once, they will refuse this again, particularly after this time frame.