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Car was stolen - police trace it down to an innocent party - Police tell me it’s a civil matter?

rossmx31 · 2018-12-19 23:06:57

Hi A while ago I had a car stolen from me The police have tracked the car down to someone they believe is an innocent purchaser It seems my car has somehow been sold on several times before being tracked down The innocent purchaser has told the police they have spent lots of money buying and improving the car; as a result…

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bris Posts: 10,548 Forumite

24 December 2018 at 5:53PM

It's almost impossible to gain legal title to stolen goods, which this car was. Unfortunately the OP's car wasn't stolen so good title can be obtained by good faith.
https://www.fsp-law.com/buying-stolen-property-some-cautionary-tales/

A pretty good explanation including a stolen car.

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