Stolen Galaxy S3

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  • indesisiv
    indesisiv Posts: 6,359 Forumite
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    gadgeteer wrote: »
    I just thought....if you can see his contacts, can you remotely update his contact numbers so that he ends up calling you? You can get his number that way then :)

    I wouldn't mess too much with them, because at least currently the phone still has all of the software running. If too many dodgy things happen like this then he is more likely to factory reset the phone, which at the moment is the last thing that you want.
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  • united66
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    Exactly, I'm leaving it with the police now, they have all the relevant information and seem to have quickly latched on to who he is and where he lives! Victor - it's theft which ever way you look at it - he has the ability to hand it in to the police. I tried to flag him down and he drove past me. Sorry but its theft - its crime. I've proven that phone is mine and thats that. What can he say in his defence - seriously!? He didn't think he'd get caught and he has... (almost!)
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  • victor2
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    united66 wrote: »
    Exactly, I'm leaving it with the police now, they have all the relevant information and seem to have quickly latched on to who he is and where he lives! Victor - it's theft which ever way you look at it - he has the ability to hand it in to the police. I tried to flag him down and he drove past me. Sorry but its theft - its crime. I've proven that phone is mine and thats that. What can he say in his defence - seriously!? He didn't think he'd get caught and he has... (almost!)

    I agree he stole it, but just wondered how it would be seen in the eyes of the law. Your actual financial loss has probably just been the insurance excess, if there was any.
    I may be wrong, and he deserves what's coming, but I would be surprised if the police do much more than just put the frighteners on him and recover your phone. If it goes to court, he'll probably get legal aid, and little more than a slapped wrist.

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  • Silk
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    The problem is that "if" the phone was blocked when it went missing, then it wouldn't work in this country but would in India or Pakistan etc.

    It's likely the phone has been passed to someone in that country now and won't return
    It's not just about the money
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    Silk wrote: »
    The problem is that "if" the phone was blocked when it went missing, then it wouldn't work in this country but would in India or Pakistan etc.

    It's likely the phone has been passed to someone in that country now and won't return

    I think they're actually still at the wedding since the photos are gradually uploading as they are taken
  • kaych
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    I don't have any advice or comments on how to catch the thief, I just want to say this is amazing! the power of technology and apps these days cannot be undermined. it is also a lesson learnt that if you are to steal from someone then make sure you know what you are doing.
    OP, please keep us updated if or when you hear from the police. :)
  • united66
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    Yes they are but from 3rd november. It is set-up to only upload when there is a wi-fi connection. Thats how I left it set up anyway. We will see what happens.
    Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect and don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers - make sure your hands are clean. Bob Marley - Legend.



  • united66
    united66 Posts: 257 Forumite
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    Besides - can't you just get any phone unblocked nowadays? thought it was easy
    Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect and don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers - make sure your hands are clean. Bob Marley - Legend.



  • bobster999
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    Rusty! wrote: »
    While you're in possession of the phone, install the 'proper' Lookout now:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout


    cheers. getting viruses from apps was one thing i was worried about
  • bobster999
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    united66 wrote: »
    Update from Newcastle police who I have been in contact with over last day or so (who have been amazingly quick may I add, considering it is a non emergency as such!!).

    Thanks Ryan,

    I hope to have him in custody shortly as long as my points of contact get back to me with their results.


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    great stuff! i would just leave it at that and dont go to the taxi office yourself or anything as tempting as doing something may be
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