A detective came to my house asked me to come down and answer some questions do I have to go?
350749
You do not have to go.  He is hoping you will "consent" to his questioning.  Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.  Contact an Attorney.  More than likely your Attorney will suggest you remain silent.
778596
First report it to the Police Chief.  Then I would seek the help of an attorney.
366526
Go to your police headquarters and ask them for a form to fill out to run a criminal check on this person. Tell them you a thinking of hiring him for a position in your household if they need a reason for the check or just tell them the truth if it won't create problems for you. If the reason is urgent enough, they may be able to process it faster. At least it will be on record that you didn't know anything about his past history if that becomes an issue.
662930
Check with the local police department.  If it's allowable, they will guide you in the right direction.
925139
I dont understand ANY of this.\n\nWhat I do undrstand is the relationship stuff.  Get out of it.  Get away from it. It sounds like this is one of those houses where the police frequently visit.\n\nPeace
332138
Have someone in a different place from you (in case they  have caller I.D.) call the police and ask.
570769
call yur local cops an ask them......
254768
I think asking what your role in the investigation is fine. You may just be a witness to something or have relevant information to help them in an investigation. Many times you could have been a passer-by before a crime happened and might have seen the suspect(s). In that case, you might not even know that you were a witness.\n\nOnly you really know if you did something to need a lawyer, so you should stop playing dumb and answer the question yourself.
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I think you were right to do what you did. No one should have to put up with stuff like that, no matter where they live. Especially if the Police are not properly handling it. At least, now you can get proof to show them and it isn't just your word against theirs.\n\nGood luck on this..........
162535
if someone call you at you house number and ask..\nAre you home?
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You gotta' wonder if people actually read the question before they answer it, huh?\n\nSo - first things first - probably not going to get an exceptional answer here without knowing what state you're in.  These kinds of situations may vary from state to state.\n\nIn California, if I'm at the address on the warrant, and I reasonably believe the person named in the warrant is in the home (for instance, his car is parked out front and I hear movement in the house), I can make entry to arrest him.  \n\nAny chance your son will do the right thing and just turn himself in and avoid this hassle for you?
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Even if she is the property owner, she can not drop in unexpectedly. If she does, you have every right to call the police. They will arrest her.\n\nshe does have the legal right to inspect the home, but at an agreed upon time. She is also not permitted by law to enter the premises without your knowledge. Again, if that occurs, call the police.
344326
The detective is bluffing. He wants the person to come down and talk to him so he can gather enough evidence to get a warrant.
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you can call the sheriff's dept (or police) and just ask them if you do.
1180927
Turn up in person at a Police Station..be prepared to give a good reason for asking
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE WITHOUT LEAVING MY HOUSE
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Question is a little too vague for much of an answer.  \n\nIf you are asking what you, as a private citizen, needs to be able to legally search someone's house for your stolen property, there's only one answer; permission.\n\nIf you want to know what law enforcement needs to search someone's home for your stolen property, there are two answers; permission, or a search warrant.\n\nEdit to address details 3.15.06:\n\nWell, it's not the answer you're looking for, I'm sure, but I'd have to agree with what the authorities have said.  There is no proof Ms Evil took the things that are missing, and with a time lag of a month, Ms Evil could easily say she knows nothing of any thefts that have taken place over the last month.  Even if she admitted to knowing things were missing, she could claim she thought you had found a way into the house and were claiming your own property.  \n\nIs this ridiculous?  Of course it is.  Do we all know, after reading your question, that Ms Evil has stolen Ms Gullible's property?  *I* certainly think so.  But the justice system relies more on what can be proven versus what we all "know" in our hearts.  From what I've read here, there's no way to prove...or even begin to prove...that Ms Evil is the thief.  \n\nCould the police obtain a search warrant for Ms Evil's new residence, based on what you've said here?  I doubt it very much.  A search warrant can be obtained with less proof than what's required to convict someone, but I don't see where even the amount of probable cause required to obtain a search warrant is here...there's been too much time between the theft(s), and the report.  Even if we could all agree that Ms Evil is the thief, a search warrant can only issue if there is reason to believe the property being sought is actually at the location to be searched.  Since it's just as reasonable to believe Ms Evil has the property as it would be to believe she's sold or given it away, you'd have a hard time convincing a judge the property is more than likely where you claim it is...especially a month later.  \n\nNow...is there another way?  Yup.  As someone else here said, if there is a witness who can say they've seen any of your property at Ms Evil's house in the last five to ten days, you've probably got yourself a search warrant.  That witness can even be someone you pay to enter Ms Evil's residence...like a private investigator.  \n\nWithout reliable, recent information that at least some part of your property is in Ms. Evil's possession, law enforcement is going to have a hard time helping you out with this situation.  This is one of those times that causes people to ask why criminals have more rights than victims...in truth, they don't; but they do have the same privacy rights the rest of us do.\n\nGood luck with this.  I'll give it some more thought and come back if I can think of anything better.