I agree...there is strength in numbers...take your friends and a big burly man to pose as your husband, brother, son..whatever, and get your machine back. If they say they don't have it, take the serial number to the police and tell them they refuse to return it to you. Unless they've sold it, filed the number off, the police should be able to find it...either there or search the owner's home, other places of business. Anywhere he could stash it. They should also be able to check his records for sales of machines to customers unaware the machine was yours. Please don't stop or leave a stone unturned. He is a crook and needs to be caught!