Next1m8 I'd be doing my best to track where he's gone. If he's headed west we need to know all there is to know about him and his vehicle.
I had a so-called friend knock me off for more than $100,000 in three vehicle conversions in Thailand and all the stock to do them. He was working with me preparing the parts and waited until we left on holidays to make his move. I reported him to the federal police and they said he'd be arrested if ever he attempted to return to Australia. I had to take out an $80,000 loan to cover the damage. That was five years ago and all I've paid is the interest on the loan.
The cops can't do much with their workload but with all these prospecting forums I think it would be hard to hide if we know enough about him and everybody is vigilant.