Davyo Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Lad on Shpock was selling an iphone 6(mint) £200 so bargain.Goes to collect and find out it is mint but locked.Not locked a network but locked.Mmmm why? he says he found it in a taxi.Ok then so its not yours to sell! did you not call the cab driver or think of taking it into Apple or even the police.What business is that of yours? Well you are trying to flog a phone to me thats apparently not yours!Door slams and he shouts the go away word. What a scum bag,police dont seem to bothered either,got the impression i was wasting their time.Some poor sole has lost a very expensive phone probably loaded with photoes ect.Surly apple could easily find the owner or if the Sim was taken out im sure phoning the network provider and telling them the sim number would find the owner.They wouldnt disclose but im sure they could or would at least contact the owner to inform them that their property had been found.Been keeping an eye on Shpock and it been deleted & hasnt resurfaced yet. Edited January 3, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I found one of the huge iPhones on a train seat only a few months ago. Took an extra stop to where I knew the ticket office was manned and handed it in. In the situation you describe it would be tempting to shop that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Easy money, greed,little chance of meaningful sanction.We are descending int moral turpitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 The guy selling it is clearly a gimp. To knowing take something, even if found, and the try to cash in on someone else's misfortune is a low act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 My grandson has an iphone and ipad, i am sure he has them linked so one can track the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 My grandson has an iphone and ipad, i am sure he has them linked so one can track the other. Trouble is if you find it at a private address the police aren't interested but you could go 'off grid' if you knew any likely types that might have a word for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Trouble is if you find it at a private address the police aren't interested but you could go 'off grid' if you knew any likely types that might have a word for you... Dear i say the latter option sounds the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2389 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 The guy selling it is clearly a gimp. To knowing take something, even if found, and the try to cash in on someone else's misfortune is a low act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wascal Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 The guy selling it is clearly a gimp. To knowing take something, even if found, and the try to cash in on someone else's misfortune is a low act. It's called "theft by finding" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Police should get of their rears and investigate what you told them is a crime. Not give the impression your wasting their time. They don't take the wasting time view when a motorist goes a few mile over the limit and give a penalty and fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Firstly £200 for a mint iPhone 6 when they are 2 or 3 x that...did bells not ring. I have a long story about finding someones phone but all I will add is that if I saw another lying in the road I would walk on by and let some other poor sod find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Police should get of their rears and investigate what you told them is a crime. Not give the impression your wasting their time. They don't take the wasting time view when a motorist goes a few mile over the limit and give a penalty and fine. All i could give them Figgy was the address and the 1st name of the bloke.Said i would try and get further details off Shpock but they said dont bother.Dont even know if they intend ti pay him a vist.Wifes on FB mught ask her to put a post out see if anyone has lost an iphone in Hartlepool recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Where was this? Staff member reported leaving there phone in a cab in london just before Christmas, and I got the sim and phone barred as they hadnt returned it even after calling to say they would.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Firstly £200 for a mint iPhone 6 when they are 2 or 3 x that...did bells not ring. I have a long story about finding someones phone but all I will add is that if I saw another lying in the road I would walk on by and let some other poor sod find it. Too be honest mate,the only suspition was when i clapped eyes on the scruffy looking bloke.Ive sold stuff myself cheap as chips (brand new Pulsar NA750 £1265,sold it a month later for £600).Plus there are loads of people out their selling upgrade mobiles for a quick buck as they keep their old one but sell the new phone so i didnt think anything dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I typed sds drill into that site and a 24v de Walt with two batteries was on there for £80. Brand new and clearly stolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Shpock is another Gumtree. Google and you will find they are hot spots for stolen goods. £200 for a 6...it's stolen I am affraid. Edited January 4, 2017 by B25Modelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Remember the old maxim; If something seems too good to be true, it probably is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Should have told them he was smoking a funny smelling cigarette when he opened the door and the entire local force dressed in full riot gear would have rushed round there and done a Burnley dave on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Should have told them he was smoking a funny smelling cigarette when he opened the door and the entire local force dressed in full riot gear would have rushed round there and done a Burnley dave on himand why lie to police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 and why lie to police+1 and you'll also find smoking a funny cigarette these days is not something the police will turn up in force for. Not unless it was a class A ect. (For the record I'm not condoning 'funny cigarettes' I despise drugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) and why lie to policeIt was meant tongue in cheek, I could add why do we pay for the police when you report someone selling a stolen phone and.they can't be bothered to put their donuts down and go round there? Would you be happy with that response if it was your iPhone or your daughters that you had reported and they weren't interested? Edited January 4, 2017 by Twistedsanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achosenman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 It was meant tongue in cheek, I could add why do we pay for the police when you report someone selling a stolen phone and.they can't be bothered to put their donuts down and go round there? Would you be happy with that response if it was your iPhone or your daughters that you had reported and they weren't interested? I believe the Police are required by law to investigate all reports of a crime. Do you know they never followed, up or are you assuming they didn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I believe the Police are required by law to investigate all reports of a crime. Hahahahaha! When they are good and ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achosenman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hahahahaha! When they are good and ready. Fair point. What is the time period prescribed by law that an investigation into a reported crime must be started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 You should have suggested to the police that on this particular day you were identifying as a woman, and on opening the door the gent 'wolf whistled' at you . That should sort it. (I'm jesting before anyone takes offence) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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