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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested while trying to sell stolen cell phone back to its owner in Nova Iguaçu

A man was apprehended in Nova Iguaçu for attempting to sell a stolen cell phone back to its owner, an elderly woman, months after the theft.

Mar 21 • 14:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi: Thieves snatched mobile and fled, woman taught them a lesson

In Delhi, a woman's quick thinking and bravery led to the recovery of her stolen mobile phone after she chased down the thieves.

Mar 21 • 01:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman has cell phone stolen at daughter's funeral and asks for help to recover memories in MG: 'I want her last memories'

A mother in Brazil made an emotional plea on social media for the return of her stolen cell phone, which contained cherished memories of her deceased daughter.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Unimed Petrópolis is invaded and stolen cell phone is used for PIX scam

The Unimed Petrópolis administrative unit was invaded, leading to the theft of a cell phone that was subsequently used in a scam demanding payments via the PIX system.

Mar 18 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Rastreio: police targets bank fraud with stolen cell phones

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has initiated a new phase of Operation Rastreio, focusing on a criminal group involved in bank fraud using stolen mobile phones.

Mar 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery at Shinjuku Store: Manager Tied Up and 1.7 Million Yen Stolen

A manager of a mobile phone store in Shinjuku was tied up by two robbers who stole approximately 1.7 million yen.

Mar 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'RecuperaFone' announces the names of almost 300 recovered cell phone owners in Manaus; learn how to retrieve devices

The government of Amazonas has released a list of nearly 300 recovered cell phones owners as part of the RecuperaFone program, allowing them to retrieve their stolen or lost devices in Manaus.

Mar 13 • 19:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Search for Stolen Phone: "Only then did I realize: What I am doing is not harmless"

Yassine Münker from Aachen shares his experience of retrieving his stolen phone during a trip to Africa, highlighting the dangers he faced.

Mar 11 • 09:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The mother of a young man whose phone was stolen praises the detectives of the Zarasai district: lightning-fast, professional, sincere

A mother expressed her gratitude towards the Zarasai district police for their quick and professional response in recovering her son's stolen phone.

Mar 9 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The police chief under Rajoy distances himself from maneuvers against Podemos in the ‘Dina case’ trial

The former police chief Eugenio Pino distanced himself from accusations regarding police maneuvers against Podemos during the trial concerning the stolen mobile phone of adviser Dina Bousselham.

Mar 5 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

My Cell Phone Program recovered more than 13 thousand devices in Ceará in almost two years

The My Cell Phone Program in Ceará has successfully recovered over 13,000 stolen or lost devices in nearly two years.

Mar 3 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Commissioner Villarejo returns to the dock with the start of the trial over the 'Dina case'

Commissioner José Manuel Villarejo is on trial for allegedly trading information from a stolen phone belonging to Dina Bousselham, a former advisor to Pablo Iglesias.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program

The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marron Brasileiro recovers stolen cell phone during show with João Gomes: 'Thank you to everyone who worked hard'

Brazilian singer Marron Brasileiro successfully recovered his stolen cell phone during a performance with João Gomes in Recife, thanking fans for their efforts in locating the device.

Feb 27 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Recording from camera, TV taken and cell phone covered: see new details from police about the family missing for over a month

The Brazilian Civil Police are investigating new leads in the disappearance of a family from Cachoeirinha, focusing on recovered surveillance footage, a stolen television, and a cell phone found without fingerprints.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The gang of fraudsters did not enjoy the money stolen for long

A gang of phone scammers who swindled nearly 9,000 euros from a woman in Panevėžys were apprehended by police, and the money was returned to its owner.

Feb 24 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marron Brasileiro has cell phone stolen during show with João Gomes and asks for its return: 'I already know where it is; VIDEO

Brazilian singer Marron Brasileiro's cell phone was stolen during a live performance, and he is appealing for its return after tracking its location.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British teen brutally attacked on first lads' holiday in Tenerife as mum races to his bedside

An 18-year-old British teen, Theo Wright, was stabbed while trying to retrieve a friend's stolen phone during his holiday in Tenerife, leading to his mother rushing to his side as the family seeks funds for her stay.

Feb 19 • 03:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The route of stolen cell phones: a member of the gang discovered by a journalist's perseverance will remain imprisoned

A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.

Feb 17 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the Help of CSI, GCM Recovers Stolen Car and Cell Phone

In São José dos Campos, municipal guards recovered a stolen car and cell phone, and arrested two suspects with the assistance of local security cameras.

Feb 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Pella: New phone scam using the accountant method – Gold coins and jewelry worth 5,000 euros stolen

A new phone scam in Pella, Greece, resulted in the theft of gold coins and jewelry valued at 5,000 euros, utilizing a method impersonating an accountant.

Feb 14 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trip to Africa: Man locates stolen phone in Senegal - and retrieves it

A young man from Germany travels to Dakar, Senegal, to reclaim his stolen iPhone after tracking its location.

Feb 11 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner is arrested with 15 stolen cell phones in a store in downtown Feira de Santana

A cell phone store owner was arrested after police discovered 15 stolen mobile phones at his store in downtown Feira de Santana, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 15:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A month after the theft, cell phone signal leads police to house with several stolen objects in Ipatinga

A stolen cell phone signal helped the police locate a house in Ipatinga, where various stolen items were found, resulting in the arrest of a 43-year-old man.

Feb 10 • 15:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Actress Žiedūnė Mardosaitė Robbed in Copenhagen

Lithuanian actress Žiedūnė Mardosaitė experienced a swift robbery in Copenhagen, where her phone was stolen while visiting a friend.

Feb 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRINTS: Messages from stolen cell phone at the police station where inmate was raped reveal treatment of other inmates in MT

Messages exchanged on a stolen official cell phone from the Sorriso police station in Mato Grosso reveal the treatment of female inmates, following a rape incident involving another inmate.

Feb 6 • 12:11 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

57-Year-Old Arrested for Fraudulently Obtaining Reward After Turning in Stolen Smartphone to Police Station

A 57-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly deceitfully obtaining 5,000 yen in reward from a smartphone owner after returning a stolen phone to a police station.

Feb 6 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Actress Lidi Lisboa reports robbery in Rio

Actress Lidi Lisboa reported on social media that she was robbed in Rio de Janeiro while at a bakery, and her mother appealed for the return of her stolen phone.

Feb 5 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Instead of helping the suffering man, his phone was stolen... CCTV revealed the secret

In Delhi, a man fell unconscious on the street and instead of helping him, a passerby allegedly attempted to steal his belongings, leading to the man's subsequent death as captured on CCTV.

Feb 4 • 04:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist from Rio Preto loses over R$ 60,000 after having her cell phone stolen while leaving a bar

A 27-year-old dentist from São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 60,000 when her cell phone was stolen by a motorcyclist outside a bar in São Paulo.

Feb 3 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After cable theft report, Military Police arrests 3 for theft, receiving stolen goods, and trafficking

Three individuals were arrested in Santarém, Pará, following a police operation prompted by a report of cable theft made by a cell phone company manager who provided video evidence of the crime.

Feb 2 • 11:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Boy (10) went to play in Varaždin, left his jacket. Thief stole his mobile from it

A 10-year-old boy in Varaždin had his mobile phone stolen while he was playing after he left his jacket unattended.

Jan 9 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

What to do if your phone is stolen – a tech expert’s step-by-step guide

An increase in phone thefts in London has prompted a tech expert to provide a guide on how to respond if your phone is stolen.

Dec 31 • 08:00 UTC

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