Goods not Delivered

My bank account is in NJ and I sent a check for to purchase goods from an individual in Indiana. He in turn was to forward tickets to a show. The check has cleared and the individual has disappeared. If I can locate this individual, what recourse do I have?

Would I be able to gain any recourse through my bank or his bank?

Do I contact Police in Indiana or NJ?

The police are just going to tell you it's a civil matter. If you want to sue the seller, you'd have to do it in Indiana.

I doubt the banks will help you since you worte a check, they cashed it. They did there job. You didn't stop payment or anything.

That's why I always pay for online goods with credit card. At least then you can dispute it with the credit card company.

You need to file this in small claims court in Indiana, if you can locate the person.