Also in a lot of states $3,000 in fraud is a felony.
The DA just didn't want to mess with it and file charges against the owner.
Make them. (I would be on thier *** about it and insist they file charges) with the stipulation that the charges will be dropped if they evened up with me.
You have been defrauded and had your property stolen and you want to file charges.
Use that exact wording.
They HAVE to do it.