I must say that sounds like odd behaviour from a police officer. Most don't seem to have the time to clear their workload but this one wants to take time out to chase, and then visit you for a set of mudguards. I'd ignore the emails unless there's any talk of (well) defined criminal charges and contact the station sergeant to ask why this officer has time to chase a set of mudguards but not to update a crn with details that could lead to recovery of 5k worth of property. That said, I do see more value in @PhilDAS response :-)
Either way, it sounds like insult to injury - must be very frustrating for you.
he keeps saying there are 2 victims in the situation and I need to bear that in mind. It makes me wonder if a) this police officer is friends with the "victim" or b) this police officer is the "victim" ...
Tell him there isn't two victims, just you and a guy who's 'great deal' blew up in his face.
Anybody who buys a high-value item like that with no way to track down a verified seller deserves everything they get.
'Victims' like that drive the thefts in the first place.
I must say that sounds like odd behaviour from a police officer. Most don't seem to have the time to clear their workload but this one wants to take time out to chase, and then visit you for a set of mudguards. I'd ignore the emails unless there's any talk of (well) defined criminal charges and contact the station sergeant to ask why this officer has time to chase a set of mudguards but not to update a crn with details that could lead to recovery of 5k worth of property. That said, I do see more value in @PhilDAS response :-)
Either way, it sounds like insult to injury - must be very frustrating for you.