Thieves tried to steal my air conditioner coils.. Restitution?

[85percent]

Hi, I live in California.

Last night, two thieves broke into my side yard and made their way to my air conditioner in the back yard. They severed the main copper line and released 12 pounds of refigerant (free-on) into the air, and basically ripped apart my air conditioner. I ran outside since I heard noises, and called the police. Long story short, the police caught them outside.

Now, I have a repairman fixing my A/C and its going to cost $850 in repairs out of my wallet to replace the 12 pounds of refigerant at $50 per pound.. My homeowners insurance is a $1000 deductible. So my question is, how exactly can I seek restitution from these thieves. Im guessing they don't have 10 cents to their names, but still. What can I do?

 

[Silverplum]

Hi, I live in California.

Last night, two thieves broke into my side yard and made their way to my air conditioner in the back yard. They severed the main copper line and released 12 pounds of refigerant (free-on) into the air, and basically ripped apart my air conditioner. I ran outside since I heard noises, and called the police. Long story short, the police caught them outside.

Now, I have a repairman fixing my A/C and its going to cost $850 in repairs out of my wallet to replace the 12 pounds of refigerant at $50 per pound.. My homeowners insurance is a $1000 deductible. So my question is, how exactly can I seek restitution from these thieves. Im guessing they don't have 10 cents to their names, but still. What can I do?

After they're convicted, you can sue them in small claims court.

 

[justalayman]

speak with the prosecutor to see if you can seek restitution as part of their sentence

 

[Silverplum]

speak with the prosecutor to see if you can seek restitution as part of their sentence

I like your answer better than mine.