Indianapolis, IN asked in Criminal Law and Real Estate Law for Kentucky

Q: Trash company took a can from my property that I've had for 1.5 years without my knowledge. Trespassing and theft?

Originaly a waste management can. Was on property when I bought the house in 2022. I tool ownership of the can since it was left behind and have been using it for trash pickup with another company for almost a year and a half. Yesterday that can mysteriously went missing from my driveway

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Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: I don’t think you’re going to find any prosecutor that will charge them with criminal trespass. I would contact the company if you want to get some relief.

Timothy Denison agrees with this answer

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Highly unlikely unless you can actually prove who took it.

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