If she is an adult, yes. You will need an attorney, unless you are going the small claims court route.
It should be evaluated as to whether she really stole. There is a difference between literal stealing - in which case you should call the police - versus not paying back a loan.
Not paying back a loan is the more "normal" form of a child "stealing".
Generally speaking, if you have no contract, this is best not done. Never lend again, forget it and move on. Generally speaking, even if you have a contract, this is best not done. Never lend again, forget it and move on.
A good attorney will tell you the same - assuming we aren't talking of some fabulous amount of money over $10,000.
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