What should I do if someone accused me of stealing a scooter and the police came to my house and asked me questions?
Question Details:
The police came to my house and they said that someone accused me of stealing a scooter and they said that the person that accused me told them that they gave me a ride with the scooter and that they know that I stole it. But I don't have the scooter or know the person that I supposedly stole the scooter from. Can the police issue a police warrant with only the accuser?
The police may issue a warrant for your arrest if they have probable cause to believe that you have or are committing a crime. probable cause is when a police officer can articulate facts that would reasonably lead one to believe that a crime has or is being committed. Police officers may rely on an accuser as a reliable person to make out a warrant if the person providing the facts appears to be reliable - i.e. their story does not appear to be made up or fabricated based on their questions and interview of the accuser. I suggest that you just sit tight and do nothing. Do not contact the accuser in any way. If you are arrested, make sure you hire a lawyer asap.

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