My friends told me who stole my stuff and I told the police, but they won't arrest him. Why is that?
Information given to the police on a criminal case is not always admissible to obtain a search or arrest warrant. Any information from a person who is not an eye witness (e.g., he said-she said) must be corroborated by other evidence in order for a search / seizure or arrest warrant to be obtained from a court.

Often times, rumors and stories abound "on the street" and these are taken as fact, when in fact, they are not true. However, useful information obtained from a third party may help a detective in his investigation and should always be forwarded to him.

As with all the divisions of the Police Department, the Criminal Investigation Division is dedicated to the service of all our community's citizens and visitors. All the division's members stand ready to give their best effort in the constant battle against crime.

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1. How can I check on the status of my case?
2. Why does it take so long for a detective to call me back after I've reported a crime?
3. How do I get my stolen property back after the police have recovered it?
4. My friends told me who stole my stuff and I told the police, but they won't arrest him. Why is that?