[mothered]

this is the first time that they asked me to file a police report.
What can i do now?

A request for a PR Is simply required to move forward with your claim.

However, there's always the possibility they'll cross-check CCTV footage.

Is my only solution to send the items back? If yes how do i do this, i emailed them that i haven't received the items.

Assuming they don't check CCTV, tell them that your brother collected the goods In your absence and told you about It after the claim was filed.

You can then Initiate the return.