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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Not likely. Florida has very strict rules to enforce a mechanics lien. The police probably just didn't want to get involved. Here are the rules.

Chapter 713 Section 585 - 2020 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

I read her story to say the police let the mechanic hold the car. The way she got it released was to involve a lawyer. The police will side with the mechanic and tell you it is a civil matter.