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Rajeev   08 July 2015

Theft or criminal breach of trust

Dear Sir,

A colleague of mine was staying with me for 2 months and last month he stole 20000 and absonded. Although he was abconding his phone was reachable and he was replying to messages saying he dint steal the money. Now his phone is not reachable. 

A. Can i file a police complaint now after 1 month ?

B. Is it considered a case of theft or breach of trust as I trusted him and he knew where I had left the cash.

C. Do I need his address to file the complaint and register FIR.

D. I do not have any proof or evidence that he did it. But I know it because he absconded.

Thank you.



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 3 Replies

saravanan s (legal advisor)     08 July 2015

you can file a theft case even after a month..not a problem..once after filing fir the police would start their investigation and you dont need to worry if you dont have any idea about his address and all

Rajeev   08 July 2015

Thank you Sir. I understand that police files a charge sheet only after investigation. But in case there is no evidence and if the thief is missing then how will they proceed.Can i ask them to issue a warrant?

Rahul Kapoor (Legal Enthusiast)     08 July 2015

Dear Rajeev

You can file a criminal complaint inter-alia for theft even after a month.

It would expedite your case if you give his address and mobile number.

 


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