Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Stolen Car reporting Issue?

I loaned my car to a so-called friend which promised to buy the car and pay for it in 3 installments ( I have written emails form him). He paid me some, but he stopped paying in September. I sent him emails, called him and certified mail demanding to return the car, he ignored them all. Also he moved from the address I had from him, took the car and did not give me the new address.

The car bears my name on registration/insurance/ title. I have checked it with several lawyers and I can report the car stolen since the guy is drving it without my consent, and has shown

Also he stopped any communication, and left the address I had from him.

Past from me being idiot to trust the guy, I'd like to report my car stolen. I am out of USA, will not be back soon and do not know how to proceed. Anytime I call the police, they do not file any report, and they dismiss me, since I am not in US. The police has told me to wait till I get back and file where I'd reside. Does this make sense? I am surprised that my property is stolen, I am still held responsible and I cannot report it since I am not there.

Is it possible if I'd give power of attorney to a person to file on my behalf? Which jurisdiction should the report be filed in.

Thanks,


Asked on 1/06/13, 4:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

since you are out of the country and given your effort, your choices are few. Evven if you give someone a power of attorney, their choices are limited. They can go to the registry and seek to unregister the car

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Answered on 1/11/13, 8:51 am


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