Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Washington

Re: Civil rights and theft

If you filed a police report for theft of your personal and business property, it does not surprise me that the police aren't excited about it. Low damage theft crimes rarely get attention given the stretched resources of most police departments.

That being the case, if you know where your boyfriend lives now, your best bet is to sue him for "conversion" of your property. Depending on how much it is all worth, you may be in small claims court, district court, or superior court.

Hiring an attorney depends on your financial ability and how valuable your property is and what the odds are of collecting from your ex, assuming you win.

If we're talking about an ex-boyfriend who does not have the cash or liquidatable property to cover at least $10,000 then I'd say lawyers are out of the picture. If it is less than $4,000, personally, I think you should move on, or try small claims court.

If your ex is poor, it does not matter, since you will never see a dime, even if you win. I'm sorry to be the bearer of such unhappy news, but it is better that you read this now and be informed rather than devote even more time and energy to a cause that may have little or no fruit to bear.