If you do not return this car immediately, I will report it stolen.”

Sergeant Miller set the paper down on his blotter and picked up the title certificate printed on blue security paper.

“Is your father listed as a co-owner or lienholder on this vehicle?” he asked.

“No,” I said.

“My name is the only name on the title, and the original loan was paid in full three years ago.”

“Then he can’t report it stolen,” Sergeant Miller said.

“Oregon law enforcement won’t process a stolen vehicle report without a registered owner’s signature or a verified lien affidavit.”