My friends told me who stole my stuff and I told the police, but they won't arrest him. Why is that?
Information given to the police on a criminal case is not always admissible to obtain a search or arrest warrant. Any information from a person who is not an eye witness (i.e.: he said-she said) must be corroborated by other evidence in order for a search/seizure or arrest warrant to be obtained from a court. Often times, rumors and stories abound "on the street" and these are taken as fact, when in fact, they are not true. However, useful information obtained from a third party may help a detective in his investigation and should always be forwarded to him.

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1. Why does it take so long for a detective to call me back after I've reported a crime?
2. How can I check on the status of my case?
3. How do I get my stolen property back after the police have recovered it?
4. My friends told me who stole my stuff and I told the police, but they won't arrest him. Why is that?