gfs phone was stolen on O'Connells street phone

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 12:51AM #1

My gf just called me to say her new iPhone (a gift from her dad at christmas) had been stolen from her hand on OConnell street tonight.

She's a really caring generous person, and despite her Cry's for help, she was ignored.

I live the other side of the country but hate to see her so upset. Have an old spare phone here until I can get a second hand Iphone for her. I'm leaving here at 5am so I can meet her before work.

She's so upset and its hard to be away from her tonight. Maybe if she were more assertive/confident this wouldn't happen, but her caring nature is what I love about her most.

Whoever did this, it was a very low act and I hope you know you've caused an awful lot of pain and upset to someone who always tries to help others in her life.

I'm not sure if Karma exists, but in this case I hope its shared particularly fairly.

Life is hard sometimes...

Tramps Like Us · 27-01-2014 12:52AM

Its just scumbags in Dublin, could happen to anyone really its not anything your gf did. As for people helping, is it worth getting stabbed or spiked with a syringe for a phone?

Super-Rush · 27-01-2014 12:53AM

Which o connell street?

Stavros Murphy · 27-01-2014 12:54AM

Fcuk me, my missus has an iPhone - they'd have to hack off her wrist to get it. I think she'd rather die than lose her "baby". Sorry for, err, well, sorry to hear your news. Enjoy the drive, etc etc.

Tramps Like Us · 27-01-2014 12:54AM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Which o connell street?

Good one :rolleyes:

Canis Lupus · 27-01-2014 12:55AM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Which o connell street?

Ah don't be mean

J_E · 27-01-2014 12:56AM

Tramps Like Us wrote: »

Good one :rolleyes:

That doesn't make it any clearer

Best be discreet with phone in city centre to be honest. I've seen people eyeing up mine before.

Super-Rush · 27-01-2014 12:56AM

Legitimate question.

Scuid Mhór · 27-01-2014 12:59AM

Got my iPhone stolen last week during a night in town crew represent :cool:

cloudatlas · 27-01-2014 01:00AM

That's a terrible thing to happen but how would being more assertive /confident stop someone from snatching something from her hand and legging it?

If I saw someone in distress over an iphone I probably wouldn't respond. It's not worth getting into physical difficulty over a piece of technology when you don't know what kind of weapon the assailant could be carrying. The gardai don't care either.

27-01-2014 01:00AM

50/50 chance it will be traded into a pawn shop

sorry for your troubles

Scuid Mhór · 27-01-2014 01:00AM

Disclaimer: the reality of having your iPhone stolen is actually a lot less cool than my previous post would like to suggest.

Zillah · 27-01-2014 01:01AM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Which o connell street?

The only one anyone gives a flying flute about. Passive aggressive culchies ITT :pac:

fr336 · 27-01-2014 01:01AM

Tramps Like Us wrote: »

Its just scumbags in Dublin, could happen to anyone really its not anything your gf did. As for people helping, is it worth getting stabbed or spiked with a syringe for a phone?

Is this a regular occurance in Dub?

Damien360 · 27-01-2014 01:02AM

Cydoniac wrote: »

That doesn't make it any clearer

Best be discreet with phone in city centre to be honest. I've seen people eyeing up mine before.

I was in Milan 2 years ago and tourists were using their iPhones and iPads to take pictures. The locals used their phones without fear.

Why is it that ireland has such a massive problem with petty theft. If you used your phone in a Main Street anywhere in ireland and had it stolen you would be labelled a gob****e.

The cops in Milan were visible and took no crap.

J_E · 27-01-2014 01:03AM

Damien360 wrote: »

I was in Milan 2 years ago and tourists were using their iPhones and iPads to take pictures. The locals used their phones without fear.

Why is it that ireland has such a massive problem with petty theft. If you used your phone in a Main Street anywhere in ireland and had it stolen you would be labelled a gob****e.

The cops in Milan were visible and took no crap.

No matter what city you're in, you always stay aware and keep your valuables close and discreet when outdoors. Milan and many other European cities have pickpocket hotspots and you will get caught out, no matter how good the police are, if you're careless and open to theft (backpacks etc left with zips right at top and loosely open, etc)

I'm not saying you have to be afraid to take your phone out, and there are lots of people who use their phones, cameras, and whatever happily in Dublin. This was just an unfortunate case where someone made an opportunity swipe and got away with it, could happen anywhere.

Hootanany · 27-01-2014 01:05AM

Scuid Mhór wrote: »

Got my iPhone stolen last week during a night in town crew represent :cool:

Clue please sorry for your loss.

EyeSight · 27-01-2014 01:05AM

she should have walked down the street to Pearse St. and bought the phone back from those dodgey "phone" shops that stay open all night.
That street has been discussed a 100 times here. it's an awful crime ridden street - also considered the main street in Ireland...

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 01:06AM

Ah yea, I don't expect any solutions here. Just somewhere to vent I guess.

She was playing.music on her phone and just took it out to change song. I don't blame anyone for not intervening. Its just really frustrating when someone you love is hurt and there's very little you can do to help.

J_E · 27-01-2014 01:08AM

king_of_inismac wrote: »

Ah yea, I don't expect any solutions here. Just somewhere to vent I guess.

She was playing.music on her phone and just took it out to change song. I don't blame anyone for not intervening. Its just really frustrating when someone you love is hurt and there's very little you can do to help.

Did she write her IMEI anywhere, or have the phone box? Make sure it's logged if possible, because if that person tries to pawn it, many places use Checkmend to see if it's been reported stolen, and they'll confiscate it if it has. Not always, but worth a shot.

delw · 27-01-2014 01:09AM

Damien360 wrote: »

I was in Milan 2 years ago and tourists were using their iPhones and iPads to take pictures. The locals used their phones without fear.

Why is it that ireland has such a massive problem with petty theft. If you used your phone in a Main Street anywhere in ireland and had it stolen you would be labelled a gob****e.

The cops in Milan were visible and took no crap.

There you go,(not a dig at AGS by the way).
Hope the GF ok OP,would hate to think it was my wife or daughter if it was to happen to

Mickey H · 27-01-2014 01:10AM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Which o connell street?

Super-Rush wrote: »

Legitimate question.

Perfectly legit question folks. Was the OP referring to Dublin or Limerick?

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 01:10AM

Cydoniac wrote: »

Did she write her IMEI anywhere, or have the phone box? Make sure it's logged if possible, because if that person tries to pawn it, many places use Checkmend to see if it's been reported stolen, and they'll confiscate it if it has. Not always, but worth a shot.

I'd usually have told her that but she just got the phone and don't think she kept that info. Lesson learned I guess

Scuid Mhór · 27-01-2014 01:10AM

Hootanany wrote: »

Clue please sorry for your loss.

2000 photos; whatsapp; Facebook + Facebook Messenger; all of my contacts (so many numbers of good looking girls!); all of my notes (I like to write poetry and ideas for short stories in my spare time); casual internet browsing; email; etc etc. While it's crazy and hilarious to think of how much I needed it to function every day, I do miss it so. But ay, as my best friend said to me the day after, 'it's your phone that's missing, not you.' Perspectives are really important to keep into account in situations like this.

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 01:10AM

Mickey H wrote: »

Perfectly legit question folks. Was the OP referring to Dublin or Limerick?

Sorry - should have said (Dublin).

J_E · 27-01-2014 01:11AM

king_of_inismac wrote: »

I'd usually have told her that but she just got the phone and don't think she kept that info. Lesson learned I guess

The IMEI is usually on the phone box if she had that. I just know in the last place I worked we did catch a few people flogging stolen phones, so there's just that small chance.

Scuid Mhór wrote: »

2000 photos; whatsapp; Facebook + Facebook Messenger; all of my contacts (so many numbers of good looking girls!); all of my notes (I like to write poetry and ideas for short stories in my spare time); casual internet browsing; email; etc etc. While it's crazy and hilarious to think of how much I needed it to function every day, I do miss it so. But ay, as my best friend said to me the day after, 'it's your phone that's missing, not you.' Perspectives are really important to keep into account in situations like this.

Sorry it happened

Best advice I can give you for your next phone is to set up Dropbox to sync your photos and contact list, notes etc. and you can at least remotely wipe and lock it should the worst come to the worst. At least it minimises the blow (which is still fairly hard, especially if you paid the full 600 euro or whatever for a PAYG phone)

Burky126 wrote: »

****e! Sorry to hear,man.Considering how handy smart phones and the like are these days commuting without one,depending on her occupation,can be a hassle.

On the offchance that she does get another iphone to replace it,be sure to please install tracking/cloud based capture apps such as igotya in case it gets robbed again.That way,if the scumbag does indeed decide to keep the phone for himself,you have any snapshots that he takes in which you can use to get the Gards on there case.

Definitely. Both Android and iOS (not sure about Windows Phone) have their own tracking/remote lock software now provided you set it up beforehand - can give you at least peace of mind should it get into someone elses grimy hands.

Burky126 · 27-01-2014 01:12AM

****e! Sorry to hear,man.Considering how handy smart phones and the like are these days commuting without one,depending on her occupation,can be a hassle.

On the offchance that she does get another iphone to replace it,be sure to please install tracking/cloud based capture apps such as igotya in case it gets robbed again.That way,if the scumbag does indeed decide to keep the phone for himself,you have any snapshots that they take in which you can use to get the Gards on there case.

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 01:12AM

Cydoniac wrote: »

The IMEI is usually on the phone box if she had that. I just know in the last place I worked we did catch a few people flogging stolen phones, so there's just that small chance.

OK I'll ask her if she has the box tomorrow. Cheers

Mickey H · 27-01-2014 01:14AM

king_of_inismac wrote: »

Sorry - should have said (Dublin).

I might be mistaken on this OP, but if I recall correctly, once you sync with iTunes, the IMEI gets stored on the PC. You can then retreive it from there.

syklops · 27-01-2014 01:14AM

Damien360 wrote: »

I was in Milan 2 years ago and tourists were using their iPhones and iPads to take pictures. The locals used their phones without fear.

Why is it that ireland has such a massive problem with petty theft. If you used your phone in a Main Street anywhere in ireland and had it stolen you would be labelled a gob****e.

The cops in Milan were visible and took no crap.

Yeah but were you on O'Connell Street in Milan? Not comparing apples and oranges I think.

Scuid Mhór · 27-01-2014 01:19AM

Cydoniac wrote: »

Sorry it happened Best advice I can give you for your next phone is to set up Dropbox to sync your photos and contact list, notes etc. and you can at least remotely wipe and lock it should the worst come to the worst. At least it minimises the blow (which is still fairly hard, especially if you paid the full 600 euro or whatever for a PAYG phone)

That's good advice and I think I'm gonna listen to it, haha. Yeah, remotely wiping/locking it would have been a nice feeling this time around but luckily I had a passcode lock on it so I don't think anyone can get into it anyway (although I will admit I sort of hoped they'd break it and then go through my stuff, realise I'm a sound enough individual and make an effort to get me my phone back; naive youthfulness is great). Yeah it does. Thankfully I got my phone relatively cheap (a relative got an upgrade and gave me his old iPhone cause he wouldn't be using it) but I'm certainly taking a hit having to replace it.

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