You were lucky from my experiences. Glad it worked out.
(Bit of a Rant comming)
Guy I know on the Island had someone go in to his marine business yard and stole a bunch of come alongs, genys, and assorted other expensive stuff. He put up reward posters all over the Island. He has had 3 people tell him who stole the stuff and what barn it's in.
He called the local police (RCMP) and explained his findings. Cops said it was "here-say" evidence and they wouldn't even go talk to the guy. But the would arrest him if he was to "break & enter" said barn. WT F$ck
Nother great Island story is the one about the woman who had someone actually jump her fence, with a farrier to re-shoe her horse.......................WITHOUT HER CONCENT. You see, he felt the horse wasn't being looked after to his specs. Horse was not a very happy camper for a few days, as the job got botched as they were in such a hurry. The RCMP asked the guy not to do it again.......nicely, to which he indicated he would do what ever he felt was necessary to (Save) the horse from its owner.
I know the woman well and she takes great care with her animals. Point is no charges LAID !!!!!!!!!!
As much as I read how all these malcontents should have their balls in a vice, nipples cut off, etc, I question how many out there would truly risk jail time over some stolen stuff? The cops don't want to bother with the original issue, but when it comes to violence against another, they are all over your ass.
OK there are 2 guys here that would do it
(Bit of a Rant over)