Stolen Car Recovery Process

Summary

The users car was stolen and later recovered with the thiefs belongings inside. The user is concerned about potential legal implications of possessing these items. The thief has admitted to having one of the users items and wants to exchange it for their belongings. The user is advised to report this to the police and provide any evidence they have, including text messages. The user is hesitant to provide information due to fear of self-incrimination.

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My car was stolen and when i recovered it it had the people who stole its belongings in it
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal rights and potential actions.
Oklahoma
Did you report the theft to the police and have they been involved in the recovery of your vehicle?
Yes
What kind of belongings were left in your car by the thieves?
Like ids clothes little tools
What have the police advised you to do with the belongings left in your car?

In Oklahoma, generally, found property should be turned over to law enforcement.
They have not asked and so was such in a hurry they really didnt give me time to tell them
What is the current status of the investigation? In Oklahoma, it's generally advised to turn over any found items to the police, especially if they could be evidence.
I just told them i found it and took it ba ck and where i found it they made a recovery report
Have you contacted the police again to inform them about the belongings left in your car by the thieves?
No i was gonna but i did not wanna get into trouble for having it plus the theives kept one of my rims on the car that was worth alot of momey i was willing to let them get what i have of theres back but did not want to get into trouble by doing so
What kind of trouble are you worried about getting into by contacting the police about the belongings left in your car?
Idk maybe stealing there stuff or tampering with evidance or something i dont want the stuff i just want my stuff back
What specific items of yours are missing from the car?
The custom wheel that was on it and the girl has already admitted to having a few times
What evidence do you have of the girl admitting to having your custom wheel?
Text messages on Facebook saying she had it in order i give her stuff back
What is the content of the text messages? Do they explicitly state that she has your custom wheel and will return it in exchange for her belongings?
Yes vey clearly
Did you save these text messages? They could serve as evidence in your case. In Oklahoma, it's illegal to withhold someone's property in exchange for your own.
Yes
What is the name of your local police department? In Oklahoma, it's important to report any evidence related to a crime to the police.
Stillwater
What is the contact information of the person who admitted to having your custom wheel?
Is it necessary i give all this information
Yes, providing this information can be crucial for the police to investigate and potentially recover your stolen property.
Ok but i dont want to disrmate myself by giveing you this information and you turn it in is why i was getting advice
I understand your concern. Can you clarify what you mean by "disrmate"?
Incriminate my self
What makes you believe that you might incriminate yourself by providing this information?
I dont dont i also aint taking a chance i have horrible luck like that
What specific actions are you worried might incriminate you?