First of all, report it as a stolen car. Tell them he took it and promised to pay and never contacted you again and ditched the car in Washington.
Now for my life advice: Never lend anything to a "friend" you are not prepared to let them keep as a gift. That is the break point, be prepared to never see the money/truck/lawn mower,pool table/whatever again. Be prepared to graciously look at the person and tell them it is okay. If the friendship is not worth keeping with the gift, do not risk the chance the friendship will be ruined. This is not to insure your friendship, this is to insure your peace of mind. You will not be pressed into the anxiety of a transaction that will be second guessed and regretted in the future..... Then, forgive them.
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