I'd still press criminal charges. Show this to the officer. Again them wanting you to reimburse them is separate (civil).
Chapter 705 Section 102 - 2011 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
705.102 Reporting lost or abandoned property.—
(1) Whenever any person finds any lost or abandoned property, such person shall report the description and location of the property to a law enforcement officer.
(4) Any person who unlawfully appropriates such lost or abandoned property to his or her own use or refuses to deliver such property when required commits theft as defined in s. 812.014, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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