Friend had his dog stolen from inside their home. Police contacted, no investigation followed. Basicly were told there was nothing the police could do.

Now, friend has found the animal, but the thieves in possession never let it in the yard unattended. Friend wants to go into the res. told him no would be Burg 2, possibly even invasion robbery. He feels he has no choices.

Asked him if he considered civil proceeding. His fear, the respondant would say never had the animal, or bring in a different one.

QUESTION: To what extent is law enforcement responsible for helping him positively identify the animal as his. Considering the original crime of burg 2 by the one currently in possession of the animal, wouldn't it follow that law enforcement would have standing to force identification of the suspect animal?

Thanks for any and all who respond to this thread. State is Washington, county of Spokane.

Please respond ASAP I will be standing by for a bit tonight.