Obviously OP'S brother doesn't value them. The brother shouldn't get away with theft. That's why it doesn't matter if it is family.

Why should family get away with anything they want? If someone does something illegal, they need to pay for it. You aren't helping them by letting them get away with it, you make them think it's okay or they're invincible and perhaps even escalate.

You're right. Family values would dictate that OP beat the living hell out of him, then call the cops. Brothers don't do that shit just for money. And running to his parents proves he needs a lesson about the real world.

I understand not wanting to call the cops and report him. If she does, he'll have a criminal record for life. My parents were in a similar issue with my cousin. My cousin stole from them and the initial reaction was to get the police involved (also so my cousin would realize how serious the situation was). But after taking time to think about it, they realized that they didn't want him to have a record for life for something he did stupidly in the moment. He'd never done anything like that before. So%2

My comment seemed to cut off. ...Anyways, they were able to work something out with him and his parents instead. He never did anything like that again and turned into a really good guy. I think op should try and work with her brother and parents without the cops first. Explain what would happen if you did go to the cops and how he would have a permanent record and how it would probably affect any job he tries to get. Maybe then they'll realize the seriousness of what he did and you'll get your money back. Hope you can do this all without getting the police involved. Good luck op!