The wrap handle wood may not be the same wood as the rest of the cue. Typically it is maple but not a nice looking piece.
With all of those changes, you might be money ahead getting into a cue that is what you want.
Take good photos of the joint, joint pin, shaft, and, what is under the bumper. These will provide clues to the cues origins.
To me, it looks like an import, but, I am not an expert by any means of the imagination.
Sounds to me like you got a case that has been repaired by someone other than Dennis. I would call Dennis up and ask him for advice. He can fix it for less than what a new one cost if it has been altered.
The joint face is wood to wood. The ivory sleeve is just that, a sleeve around the wood of the forearm. I will get some pictures and post them next time I am at the shop.
Call Diamond and see if they have any decent used tables for sale. From time to time they do get them in off lease or whatever. You might end up with a like new table for less than a new table.
This cue is super classy. All white in this cue is not the fake stuff. The points and inlay work are top notch. The silver work in the rings is perfect. The cue hits great IMHO and I wish I had the funds to purchase.
SOLD Locally
58" even split
Butt-16 oz.
Shaft 1-3.95 oz., 13 mm ivory ferrule...
I wish I were closer to help. I can only hope that maybe your car was in the line of sight for a security camera to capture the evil deed in progress. There could be some legal leverage if that was the case.
I hope you can get your belonging back. I know it may be a long shot but you have to...