gfs phone was stolen on O'Connells street phone

A Dub in Glasgo · 27-01-2014 10:19AM

You need to be careful with your expensive toys as someone will always want it off you

Legs.Eleven · 27-01-2014 11:47AM

fr336 wrote: »

Is this a regular occurance in Dub?

Getting stabbed and syringed for your stuff is not common in Dublin but pick-pocketing would be, yes, and particularly on this street.

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.

Italy can be a feckin' nightmare for pick-pocketing. Generally you'd have no problem in Dublin taking photos or making phone calls but this is O'Connell Street (Dublin) we're talking about here. Milan has its equivalents as well and don't get me started on Naples! You're advised not to even leave your hotel in that city with anything of value.

Menas · 27-01-2014 11:59AM

There was an article in the weekend section of the Saturday Irish times a few weeks ago. Journo spent 24 hours on O'Connell street. Some of the stuff he saw and people he talked to were interesting, but overall the picture he paints is that the steet is a scumbag ridden dive. Drug dealing out in the open etc.

SEPT 23 1989 · 27-01-2014 12:00PM

its a harsh lesson for her but that's what life is all about

I Heart Internet · 27-01-2014 12:07PM

"Charlie" is probably unlocking it now and viewing any videos of missing children that may be on it.

(tough break for your gf OP, sorry)

Pumpkinseeds · 27-01-2014 02:01PM

I've heard it said that if you're being attacked or robbed it's better to shout 'fire' than help, as people will ignore the cries of someone in danger but when they hear someone shout 'fire', they'll come to see what's going on in case it affects them. Sick sad world.

Zillah · 27-01-2014 02:33PM

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I've heard it said that if you're being attacked or robbed it's better to shout 'fire' than help, as people will ignore the cries of someone in danger but when they hear someone shout 'fire', they'll come to see what's going on in case it affects them. Sick sad world.

This is the most idiotic thing I've read in my life.

thefinalstage · 27-01-2014 03:03PM

Zillah wrote: »

This is the most idiotic thing I've read in my life.

It's true though. Helping someone in danger is essentially charity. You gain nothing from it and out yourself in danger. So people shy away when they hear "Help!". If you yell "Fire!" people automatically look in case they are gonna be effected and they are less likely to be asked to help.

Temaz · 27-01-2014 03:11PM

Mint Aero wrote: »

Pint you say? Is there a point to this thread other than the OP high fiving himself for being such a great bf

That's what I took from the op as well.

Temaz · 27-01-2014 03:19PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

its a harsh lesson for her but that's what life is all about

Yep. **** happens. Things would be far worse if she was badly assaulted etc.

Some of the op was pretty nauseating.

Zillah · 27-01-2014 05:09PM

poisonedstream wrote: »

It's true though. Helping someone in danger is essentially charity. You gain nothing from it and out yourself in danger. So people shy away when they hear "Help!". If you yell "Fire!" people automatically look in case they are gonna be effected and they are less likely to be asked to help.

Total nonsense. If you shout fire after someone has stolen your phone people are going to spend the next couple of minutes trying to get their head around the confusion and he'll be long gone before anyone understands what's happened. Not to mention that they'd be far less inclined to help the insane woman that started shouting fire for theft.

Finally, people aren't going to be nearly as alarmed by "fire!" on the street.

anncoates · 27-01-2014 05:14PM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Legitimate question.

...for silage abusers.

kylith · 27-01-2014 05:16PM

OP, call the phone and offer them €100 for it. If they don't answer put the phone in 'lost' mode via your itunes account (i think, you'll be able to find the info on how to do it online).

thefinalstage · 27-01-2014 05:18PM

Zillah wrote: »

Total nonsense. If you shout fire after someone has stolen your phone people are going to spend the next couple of minutes trying to get their head around the confusion and he'll be long gone before anyone understands what's happened. Not to mention that they'd be far less inclined to help the insane woman that started shouting fire for theft.

Finally, people aren't going to be nearly as alarmed by "fire!" on the street.

Nope, it's the truth. Try it.

"Fire" is more likely to get attention and have more people looking. More people looking means you are more likely to get help. Once you break herd mentality you are halfway there.

ColeTrain · 27-01-2014 05:20PM

king_of_inismac wrote: »

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.

You left at 5am to drive the other side of the country? Was there no other spare phones in Dublin?

Lapin · 27-01-2014 05:29PM

If I heard someone shouting 'Fire' in the middle of O'Connell St (Dublin or anywhere else), my immediate reaction would be to look for the inferno in question. Meanwhile the theiving scumbag is away off while those around him are looking for signs of smoke or flames.

If she shouted something about being mugged and pointed in the direction he took off, I reckon there would be a much better chance of people in the area grabbing hold of the bastard.

Furthermore, depending on the location, someone shouting 'Fire' is likely to elicit panic amongst others in the area as the prospects of a fire would likely affect them as well rather than just the person raising the alarm. Therefore this method of drawing attention is counter productive as people will rightly secure their own safety first before tending to others.

anncoates · 27-01-2014 05:31PM

ColeTrain wrote: »

You left at 5am to drive the other side of the country? Was there no other spare phones in Dublin?

The man be whipped, that's what it is.

thefinalstage · 27-01-2014 05:50PM

Lapin wrote: »

If I heard someone shouting 'Fire' in the middle of O'Connell St (Dublin or anywhere else), my immediate reaction would be to look for the inferno in question. Meanwhile the theiving scumbag is away off while those around him are looking for signs of smoke or flames.

If she shouted something about being mugged and pointed in the direction he took off, I reckon there would be a much better chance of people in the area grabbing hold of the bastard.

The idea is to get peoples attentions then say you were mugged. If you yell help or rape or what have you people get scared and don't intervene.

http://www.justyellfire.com/

I Heart Internet · 27-01-2014 05:55PM

poisonedstream wrote: »

The idea is to get peoples attentions then say you were mugged. If you yell help or rape or what have you people get scared and don't intervene.

http://www.justyellfire.com/

What if someone or something is actually on fire? What do you yell then?

thefinalstage · 27-01-2014 06:00PM

I Heart Internet wrote: »

What is someone or something is actually on fire? What do you yell then?

Hotdogs for everybody.

fillefatale · 27-01-2014 06:22PM

Are there any similar apps for Android phones?

120_Minutes · 27-01-2014 06:50PM

fillefatale wrote: »

Are there any similar apps for Android phones?

Cerberus. Costs 3 quid, and you can run it on up to 5 android devices. remotely track, disable, wipe, record audio, take pictures, and video, see all numbers dialled and calls received, all texts in and out.....and thats just some of what it can do.

SMS backup + is a free app that backs up your texts to a folder on your gmail account daily so you never lose your texts.

I use dropbox to backup any photos i take instantly

I have all my contacts synced to my gmail account.

With all the above installed and working on your phone, if your phone is ever lost or stolen, you're just down the monetary value of your phone.

anncoates · 27-01-2014 07:00PM

fillefatale wrote: »

Are there any similar apps for Android phones?

Google's Android Device Manager let's you locate your android phone and remotely lock, wipe or ring it.

Zillah · 27-01-2014 07:03PM

poisonedstream wrote: »

The idea is to get peoples attentions then say you were mugged. If you yell help or rape or what have you people get scared and don't intervene.

http://www.justyellfire.com/

I really think people are going to just look at you weird and ignore the crazy person if you start shouting fire in the middle of the street.

Yellowblackbird · 27-01-2014 07:04PM

You don't need software. The scum wipe your phone for free. It's all part of the service.

kumate_champ07 · 27-01-2014 07:04PM

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.

because the government isnt bothering their arse to address the drug and homeless situation

arybvtcw0eolkf · 27-01-2014 07:29PM

OP as crappy as it sounds, but your GF was very lucky not to be assaulted.

I work a door on the quays (Templebar) and over the last number of years I've seen so many muggings I couldn't possibly remember them all.

A lot of the time (the victim is usually a girl) the victim is punched straight into the face and the phone is taken, its rare that I've seen anyone chase after the mugger ~ its done very very quickly.

People should be very, very aware of their surroundings and only use their phone's out of absolute nessessity in and around O'Connell St (Dublin, not that it matters a damn), the quays, Templebar - more or less anywhere in Dublin 1 & 2.

Seriously OP she's lucky the mugger didn't just punch her face in first, or God forbid your GF puts up a fight and is kicked around the ground.

All the best to you and the girl.

hatrickpatrick · 27-01-2014 07:41PM

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.

Simple answer to your question: Over lenient sentencing and pandering to drug addicts.
My iPhone was stolen by a guy who had been convicted the previous year of stealing iPhones and received a suspended sentence, discovered when I googled the address Find My iPhone was showing for it. Gardai didn't want to know - which is understandable if they'd gone to the trouble of busting this w@nker before only for the judge to say "Ah, you have a heroin problem? Sure you're really the victim in all this." :mad:

Ireland can have as much petty crime as it's prepared to ignore in court.

Temaz · 27-01-2014 08:28PM

If you are getting that upset over a mobile phone you have a pretty easy life!!

king_of_inismac · 27-01-2014 08:38PM

Temaz wrote: »

If you are getting that upset over a mobile phone you have a pretty easy life!!

That's the type of trite remark that could be said about any experience in life. Maybe if it was your mother or someone close to you, you might think differently (or maybe not, I don't know).

I reread the thread this morning and did ask myself why I posted the OP. To be honest, I don't know. MaybebI just wanted to vent (and am sorry now I did tbh).

Obviously, Its not about the phone. Its about the experience of being robbed. As mentioned earlier, she was lucky not to be hurt.

gfs phone was stolen on O'Connells street phone

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