Legal question for a coworker

[MrAK]

I'm curious about possible legal ramifications for a coworker, she's also not the brightest. Her ex boyfriend has had one of her cars in his possession for the past couple of months to use as a daily driver, she's upset with him and has decided to go "steal" her car back tonight along with his dog while he's sleeping. Keep in mind she has no insurance on the vehicle and has not asked the ex to return the car. I tried telling her to be careful and that she might want to think about it first, but after she got snotty I just told her "best of luck".


anyone on here with advice for her or possible ramifications of "stealing" her car back under Colorado law?

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'd suggest just calling the police, and let it take it's course that way.

[MrAK]

I'd suggest just calling the police, and let it take it's course that way.

Yeah, that was my initial response

[Zundfolge]

If the car is in her name she's not "stealing" it ... as long as she doesn't have to enter private property to get it she's not trespassing.

I was going to say "if she's smart she'd call the police and let them know she's repossessing the car" ... but if she was smart she probably wouldn't be in this mess.

Now the dog napping ... that's where it'll get sticky.

[henpecked]

If she lent him the car the police will say it is a civil matter. Had a friend do the same years ago. I went and got it. Tracked him down through a parking ticket. Get what belongs to her and leave the dog. Get it rekeyed before she parks it at her home.

[BushMasterBoy]

Get a locking bar for the steering wheel.

[MrPrena]

^ agree with above. Police will probably not deeply involved with civil matter, but they might do their best to mitigate on the spot temporarly.

As long as registration is in her name, car is hers.
I don't know she would be able to get into his driveway to retrieve the car.

[Gunner]

I mean taking the dog was dumb

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[CS1983]

"A woman that'll take your dog 'll cut ya" - Lewis Grizzard (RIP)

[OtterbatHellcat]

At least the bases are covered after talking with LE. They might give the go-ahead for her to take her vehicle back, dunno.

But, taking the dog is suggestive of being on the psycho side of things IMO.