Lien/Hold on Dodge Dart 75

Well got a hold of lien holder, they will not negotiate hold on car. I tried reasoning with them and told them the situation. Supervisor says they cannot lower lien cause its from a criminal debt. So my options now are trying to locate individual and get my Money back and filing a police report as well, cause I decided I am not going to pay 1700 dollars for someone else's mistake. Cars is nice but not that nice for 3500. Lesson to all, be wary of a clean title these days, just cause it states it doesn't make it true. Also lien holder will not reposses the car, I told them to come and get it and charge the owner towing fees and storage fees. They don't want it!