I take your point but in my original post please note they said "He is cutting down trees". They should at least get the facts straight if they are going to call the cops. The tree had been on the ground for about a year with a massive rootball unearthed/exposed. I was only cutting what was laying on the ground.
I understand what your point was, but is that what he actually said or is that what the cop told you he said? I am not bashing the popo, but just cuz he told you that was the complaint doesn't mean that was exactly what was called in.
Either way, I would still like my neighbors watching out... how many threads are on here with stolen tools? Bet ya a donut some neighbors seen, but just assumed everything was ok.