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Originally Posted by DavidI
The officer could have written a "reasonable suspicion" report and detailed everything discovered and found, especially if there was suspect information. To make an arrest, the officer would need probable cause, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The suspect could have been arrested, interviewed by detectives, a search warrant written for his cell phone (communication and GPS locations), and vehicle(s) identified. If he was on probation or parole and his search conditions allowed for search of his residence, a roll-back could have been done as well.
Any item can be considered a "burglary tool" if the officer can articulate how the specific item can be used and its capability.
David
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Thanks for the clarification. I guess the key is "could have" but didn't. Why did the officer let this person go? Almost caught red handed - or with a Dewalt yellow handed. :-)