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Criminal Investigations

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1. My purse was stolen yesterday with my checks and credit cards in it and my credit card has been used, what should I do?

Make a police report immediately, and then call your bank and your credit card companies right away.

2. I was a victim of credit card abuse and I made a police report. I want to talk to the officer and/or detective assigned to my case.

The case must first be reviewed by a Sergeant to be assigned, please wait a few days to call. If you have additional information you can make a supplemental report with an officer.

3. I had some checks forged and I have all these forgery affidavits, do I bring them to the police departments?

The forgery affidavits must be notarized and should be delivered to the merchants to whom the checks were passed.

4. How long does it take to investigate a case?

Every case is different, some require weeks of statements from witnesses, processing of evidence, and just the back log of cases sometimes increases the time it takes to get the case to the Grand Jury. Once the investigation is concluded the prosecution schedule is determined by the District Attorney's Office.

5. My home was burglarized and I found some of my property in a pawn shop. What should I do?

If you made a police report of the burglary when it happened, and you can identify your property, call the Vernon Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to an officer.