What is the name of your state? TN I had a friend (ex-friend) ask if he could go to my house and use computer while I was working. I gave him my key and he went brought my key back to me. The next day I get a call from my neighbor saying there was car at my house. He had taken the garage door opener out of car in the garage.
Who took the opener, this friend or your neighbor?
Who was asleep and where were they sleeping?
It was no big deal, I just told him he should always let me know if he was going to be there. The next night, he came to house while I was there asleep and stole money from me. I heard the door closing, got up and saw his car driving off. I went to bed and realised the money was missing the next morning.
So it is this friend, the one who asked to use your computer, who returned to your home and gained entry with your garage door remote so he could steal from you?
I texted him and told him he had 30 minutes to bring it back or I would call the police. He brought it back. Things have since gone sour and I am contemplating pressing charges. Would neighbors testimony, and couple of text messages where he acknowledged the theft be enough to get warrant for arrest?
It has been a little over a week since this happened.
Probably not. Since you gave him permission to go to your house and use your computer. Then, when you discovered he went there again (and possibly went to sleep there?) You told him it was no big deal, just to let you know when he's going to be there. This is basically an open invitation to go to your home whenever he wishes. Frankly, if you knew at this point that he took your garage door remote without asking or telling you he did, you should have realized that this guy is a sneaky Pete. I would have invited him to the curb with a free ride off my boot!
But as far as having him arrested, I can't see any DA touching this. Your ex-friend will probably claim you lent him the money and he's already paid it beck. Plus he didn't force entry into your house because you gave him the OK to be there. Even if it was on the condition that he tell you first, he was still there with your blessing.
Count yourself lucky that you aren't out any money because this guy sounds like his plan was to burn you right from the beginning. In fact, if I were you I would do a more in depth search of my belongings and personal effects, such as legal papers, credit card receipts, blank checks, bank statements and any other items he could steal and/or use your identification from.
Did he actually use your computer? If so what did he use it for? Did he order something you will be stuck with paying for? Did he put a spy program in your computer hoping to return at a later date and gain things like your passwords and personal information? Do you pay bills and bank on line?
He may have done more damage than you are aware of. If so, then you may have a legitimate reason to have him arrested.
But if nothing else, you could always file for a restraining order to keep him from going near you or your property. Then if he does show up again, he is at the very least trespassing and in violation of the restraining order.
