if you're a gangster, and you know the gangsters that stole your car, and you file papers, how is that not some form of telling? the insurance company isn't going to investigate that and take action that would lead to prosecution?
would it matter if he didnt know who it was? this topic is bound to be too subjective for its own benefit. i guess it depends on your perception of black/white vs. grey area.
does being on four wheels make it different? because there is insurance attached to it? what if someone stole your couch and you filed a report, what would that be?
if its a matter of black and white then everyone mentioned in this thread has "snitched." but since it's a discussion there's obviously grey area