Retrieval of stolen firearm from Police
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:14 pm
Quick Synopsis
Approx 3 months ago I had a firearm stolen from me (Glock 23), it was reported to my local police dept immediately.
Approx 2.5 weeks ago my local police dept stopped by informing that Elmwood Place Police had recovered my stolen Glock and I need to contact Elmwood police directly. I was informed by my local PD that someone was arrested for felony “Receiving stolen property”.
I called several times over the first couple days, Elmwood PD is tiny and they almost never answer the phone, I left several voice mails over the first couple days. Finally on day 4 I was able to talk to a dispatcher who informed only the Chief of Police Eric Bartlett handles stolen firearms and he was on vacation for the next 10 days, I would need to call back after 8/17 and ask for him. Since 8/17 I have called and left 2 messages with my info and cell number, no return calls.
I’m just trying to find info on the status of my firearm and if needed offer any details on the firearm or proof of ownership, but the police won’t even call me back.
Is it time to file a freedom of information request for all documentation related to the recovery of my firearm, it’s status, and Elmwood places procedures for recovering the firearm? I can’t think of anything else to do. What would you do if a police dept was ignoring requests for simple information. I realize I might not get the Glock back if it's evidence in a case until the case is finished, but I can't even get Elmwood Place PD to confirm they have the firearm, it's status, etc.
Thoughts?
Approx 3 months ago I had a firearm stolen from me (Glock 23), it was reported to my local police dept immediately.
Approx 2.5 weeks ago my local police dept stopped by informing that Elmwood Place Police had recovered my stolen Glock and I need to contact Elmwood police directly. I was informed by my local PD that someone was arrested for felony “Receiving stolen property”.
I called several times over the first couple days, Elmwood PD is tiny and they almost never answer the phone, I left several voice mails over the first couple days. Finally on day 4 I was able to talk to a dispatcher who informed only the Chief of Police Eric Bartlett handles stolen firearms and he was on vacation for the next 10 days, I would need to call back after 8/17 and ask for him. Since 8/17 I have called and left 2 messages with my info and cell number, no return calls.
I’m just trying to find info on the status of my firearm and if needed offer any details on the firearm or proof of ownership, but the police won’t even call me back.
Is it time to file a freedom of information request for all documentation related to the recovery of my firearm, it’s status, and Elmwood places procedures for recovering the firearm? I can’t think of anything else to do. What would you do if a police dept was ignoring requests for simple information. I realize I might not get the Glock back if it's evidence in a case until the case is finished, but I can't even get Elmwood Place PD to confirm they have the firearm, it's status, etc.
Thoughts?