Puppy Theft Legal Steps

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If your puppy was stolen from your apartment, report the theft to the police and check with building management for security footage. Consider contacting legal aid organizations in washington for assistance. Northwest justice project and washington lawhelp offer resources for low-income individuals. Document all communications with police and management, and consider seeking legal advice to explore potential actions against the building for inadequate security.

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Hi Michael! I'm here to offer some general legal information. Could you share a bit more about what legal issue you're dealing with, and I'll do my best to help?
sat morning roughly * am my puppy was stolen from within my apt building...I live in a Plymouth housing building here in Seattle...its continued supportive housing
I'm sorry to hear about your puppy, Michael. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Report the theft to your local police department. They can help investigate and possibly recover your puppy.
- Check with your housing management to see if there are security cameras that might have captured the incident.
- Consider posting notices around your neighborhood and online platforms like social media and local forums.
Have you reported this incident to the police yet?
well after watching the video they told me the dog was grabbed by * heavy set women and went out the front door...they did not go back far enough to see where they came from, never checked to see who signed them in, basically told me it's not their job to figure it out, and they have a policy to not show anyone the video
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Michael. Here are some additional steps you might consider:
- Request a copy of the police report for your records.
- If your apartment building has a management company, ask them to review the video further.
- Consider contacting a local attorney to discuss potential legal action against the building for inadequate security.
Have you had any response from the management after you reported the incident?
their response was it's not their job to investigate it
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Michael, sorry you're dealing with this. It seems like the management is not being very helpful. Consider these steps:
- Ask for a written statement from the management regarding their stance.
- Document all communication with the police and management.
- Consider reaching out to a local attorney to explore your options.
Would you like more information on finding an attorney or legal resources?
I live in low income housing is there any legal persons that will help me with * income
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Michael, in Washington, there are legal aid organizations that offer free or low-cost assistance to individuals with low income. Here are a few options you can consider:
- Northwest Justice Project: Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals.
- Washington LawHelp: Offers resources and information on legal issues.
These organizations may be able to guide you in your situation. Would you like more information on how to contact them?
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Michael, here are some legal aid resources in Washington that can provide assistance:
- Northwest Justice Project: You can call their CLEAR hotline at *-*-*-* for free legal help.
- Washington LawHelp: Visit www.washingtonlawhelp.org for resources and information.
These organizations can guide you further. Let me know if you need more assistance!