I tried today to talk to some one at the sheriff’s department about it. I gave them my name and what I was calling about and then I was told to wait for a moment and was abruptly hung up on TWICE ! So I think they’re trying to tell me something. Might be nothing to do with this vehicle but I thought it worth a mentioning to them.

Since none of us know any of the back-story about the named person, we can only guess at the intent.  I think in the future it would be better to just say that person looks very familiar and then tell the cops what your thoughts are.
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A lot of recent crimes seem to have gone quiet.  Never learn if they have been solved or if any new information came to front whatsoever.

Bamabob I totally agree.  I guess the guy hasn’t seen this, and I guess Mobilegirl82 hasn’t followed up on the story because I would have hoped that she would have posted some sort of retraction or apology to the guy.  There is such thing as slander/libel.  I know there is a difference and I doubt very seriously that an honest mistake would qualify but I think serious consequences should come to those who show reckless disregard for others good name.

You are so right.  I think calling the authorities was sufficient enough but this is a public forum and people have the right to post what they want....

well as you can see eyewitness statements are unreliable for many reasons.  I am sure Mobilegirl 82 thought honestly that she knew the person but luckily for that man, someone else called in and gave up the right guy. It happens all the time, misidentification, the only problem is sometimes it costs people years of their lives