My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
I found a place on craigslist to move into immediately as it seemed cost efficient and we had a mutual "friend". To make a long story short, the guy I moved in with turned out to be a drug dealer. While visiting home a few weeks back, all of my items were removed from the house and have yet to be seen since (we are talking over 2 weeks) and the roommate who is not the landlord said via text that my items are in a storage unit somewhere in San Diego. The locks were changed and guy is MIA. You can imagine the pain I am going through right now as all my clothes, personal items, surfboards, wetsuit, contact lenses and medicine are gone. I had stuff from my family and buddies currently serving overseas in my room there. I found out by calling all of the storage units in the area where my items are being held as they are under his name. I am praying nothing is damaged but that is highly doubtful
Rent was paid through the month and I reached out to the guy prior to this 1st to set up movers coming in but there was no response until he said my stuff has been removed. I have everything documented including my outreach to him and his family (which he no longer has contact with). The guy needs help but I need my life back more ! I tried to file a police report but they said it is a civil matter.
Any guidance would be appreciated !

