District of Columbia Sample Letter for Hotel Room Theft [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Hotel Name] [Hotel Address] [City, State, Zip] Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Hotel Room Theft Dear [Hotel Management], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a distressing incident that occurred during my recent stay at your esteemed hotel in the District of Columbia. I regret to inform you that my personal belongings were stolen from my hotel room, and I would like to report and document this incident for further investigation. On [date of incident], I checked into [hotel name] and occupied room number [room number]. Throughout my stay, I ensured the security of my personal possessions, as I value their safety greatly. However, when I returned to my room on [date of incident], I discovered that several valuable items were missing, including [provide a detailed list of stolen items]. The total value of these stolen items amounts to approximately [total value]. I felt compelled to immediately inform the hotel staff about the theft, and the incident was reported to [mention the name or position of the staff member who received the complaint]. The hotel staff took down a report and assured me that a thorough investigation would be conducted to resolve the matter promptly. However, it has been [number of days/weeks/months] since the incident occurred, and I have yet to receive any update on the progress or outcome of the investigation. This unfortunate incident has caused me significant distress and inconvenience. Not only have I suffered from the monetary loss, but also the emotional distress of having my personal space invaded and violated. As a guest of your hotel, I expected the highest level of security and integrity in the protection of my belongings. Considering the severity of the matter, I kindly request that you take immediate action to resolve this issue transparently and offer appropriate compensation for the losses incurred. I also advise you to review your security protocols and staff training to mitigate the risk of such incidents happening in the future. To assist with your investigation, I have attached the following documents: 1. A copy of the police report I filed regarding this incident. 2. Photographs of the room, highlighting any potential signs of forced entry or suspicious activity. 3. Any other evidence or information related to the incident, if available. I trust that you will treat this matter with the utmost urgency and professionalism it deserves. I sincerely hope for a swift resolution to this unfortunate situation. Please do not hesitate to reach me at [your contact information] should you require any further details or updates regarding this matter. I expect to hear from you within [give a reasonable time frame for response]. Failure to respond or address this issue adequately will leave me with no option but to consider further legal actions. I appreciate your immediate attention and cooperation in resolving this matter promptly. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]