I have to say I disagree. First, since the incident occurred over the weekend they obviously haven't tried the thieves yet. The property could have been held as evidence. Sounds like the police cut the victim some slack.McKnife wrote:File a theft report with their department and provide the officer's name as the thief.
That's what I'd do.
Could have been an honest mistake on the officer's part. I agree, ask the police cheif but do it in a reasonable manner. If it was an honest mistake you may prevent it from happening again and if it wasn't the police chief is not going to instantly take your side over the officers. He knows the officer and doesn't know you. If it is police department policy to not return ammunition there may be a reasonable explanation for it.
For myself, loosing the ammunition seems a small price to pay.