Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Roommate accusations of stealing

[raisedabelle]

I know that there are a lot of posts in regard to this particular subject but hopefully someone can give me some insight and advice for my particular situation.

I originally lived in on campus housing with three other girls, one of which left earlier last semester to deal with her anxiety and depression, upon leaving school, she left 90% of her belongings in her room without locking her door.

There were people in and out of her room for various reasons and of course now she is missing a few items, two of which she seems to be genuinely concerned about. I honestly do not think that anyone who lives here stole either of those items as they are very expensive, and have sentimental value for her.
I actually don't think that anyone would have stolen anything from her in general, but she is filing a police report specifically for those two items and I'm not sure how to go about it.

We have looked all over for her things in common areas of the house as well as through our own belongings just to be sure to no avail.

Her calling legal attention to this problem could potentially risk my membership in my sorority as well as my campus housing and I don't know how to handle this situation. Not to mention the items she's reporting missing are very small (earrings and a pin/badge type jewelry item) So I'm not quite sure how the police or anyone would go about looking for those things even if they do get a warrant to search through our things.

I'm not opposed to having them search my things, but I'd really rather them not.

 

[army judge]

Wow, your note is why people should simply use their right to remain silent.
When anyone blabs, tries to explain, it simply makes them appear to be guilty or involved.
You don't have to cooperate with the police and permit your belongings to be searched.
If the cops get a warrant, that's when all bets are off.
If you're smart, you'd better worry more about YOUR FREEDOM and keeping your record CONVICTION FREE than membership in some mythical sorority that means nothing now, and will mean less than nothing after you graduate.

I hope you haven't mumbled any of this to the police.
If the police return without a warranth, simply say under the advice of my attorney, I wish to invoke and remain silent. From that point forward, STOP, JUST STOP DIGGING.

No matter what, just become mute. They'll try many tricks, as long as you stand mute, the better off you'll be. Never, ever talk to the police, innocent r guilty, just don't do it.

If you reside on campus, you're probably not going to prevent a search. You can still remain silent. You might want to discuss this with your parents and ask them to assist you in obtaining an attorney. Until you engage n attorney simply assert your right to remain silent.

My friend says it best:

http://youtu.be/6wXkI4t7nuc

Even a LA lawyer verifies my assertion:

http://www.kirkpiccione.com/10-reasons-not-talk-police/

 

[mightymoose]

Simply put, the police aren't going to look for her jewelry. It is quite possible they consider it lost property rather than stolen property.
Don't worry about it.

 

[ElleMD]

Wow, so your friend has a medical crisis to deal with, loses expensive items that are very special to her and takes the only recourse available and you are concerned about how it will potentially affect your sorority options?? Seriously? Do you even get how selfish and awful that sounds?

If questioned by the police, cooperate. Try to leave out the whining about how awful this is for you as it makes you sounds like a sociopath. If the police get a warrant, you won't have a choice about cooperating but you certainly won't help yourself by complaining it hurts your chances with a sorority. 9 times in 10, the police aren't going to search the house because they are not in the habit of looking for misplaced items.