Wife Stealing Husbands Tools

Summary

The users sons wife is allegedly stealing his tools and pawning them. The user was advised that theft, even within a marriage, is illegal and that her son can report this to the police. It was also suggested that her son gather evidence of the theft, such as pawn shop receipts or surveillance footage, to strengthen his case. The user was provided with contact information for a local legal aid service in Dexter, MO.

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My sons wife is stealing hus tools which are his livlihood and is pawning them whike he is workung is there anything he can do
Has your son reported this to the police? Theft is a crime and he may be able to recover his tools.
No can he do that even if she his wife
Yes, he can report theft to the police, regardless of the relationship with the thief. It's important to document these incidents for potential legal proceedings.
Ok thank you I will tell him
Has your son documented any evidence of this theft, like pawn shop receipts or surveillance footage?

General Information:
- Theft, even within a marriage, is illegal.
- Evidence can strengthen his case.
No not yet but I am going to tell him too
That's a good step. Also, he should consider seeking legal advice. Would you like me to provide contact details for a local legal aid service?
Yes
Sure, could you please provide me with your location so I can find the nearest legal aid service to you?
He lives in Dexter Mo
Sure, here's the contact information for the nearest legal aid service:

Southeast Missouri Legal Services
Address: * S Broadview St, Cape Girardeau, MO *
Phone: (*) *-*
Thank you
You're welcome! If you or your son have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask.