[iwcai]

I actually did meet him face to face to get him started. I will call local police and report the items as stolen. Do you have any information on the possibility of it being a felony? He's got roughly 50k worth of hardware/software. All communications are safely kept. I've got an address for a mailbox registered to him. Two email addresses and a couple of IP's.

[techjuice]

The value/type of the stolen property is normally what starts to make it a felony if it exceeds a states maximum for being a misdemeanor. If the value is around 50k then it is a felony and jail time should be served for the crimes committed. Normally a misdemeanor tops out at $250-$500, after that it starts getting into different levels of felony, normally 1st being the lowest and increasing in minimum probation or sentencing, fines, etc. that have to be paid as the level increases.

Talk with your attorney on Monday to get the ball rolling. Hopefully you will be able to have your attorney prosecute the guy, but while your at it be sure to file charges after talking with your attorney with the local police and FBI.