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How My Extortioner Was Caught

From the COLlive Inbox: "I'm gonna need $1,000 if you want me to return your phone," read the text message on Friday 2:30pm. Full Story

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ROFL
May 7, 2014 5:10 pm

Once when the officers do their job well it makes it to the news.

When studying in CH there was a criminal going around and slashing tires.

I asked officers, instead of putting up trucks and lights and going around patrolling, why don’t you just sit in a car dressed like a civilian and just catch the perp.

Their answer was: “We don’t have the training for that.”

Therefore taxpayers had to pay the overtime and security show and the guy was not caught.

Things will change when cops can get fired.

anonymous
May 6, 2014 2:36 pm

You offered him $300, and that wasnt enough he was being greedy, so he had what was coming to him

Nice cops but...
May 6, 2014 9:27 am

This is their job, what they’re paid to do.
Reward after phone received without letting them know beforehand.

To number 12
May 6, 2014 8:35 am

If the guy was stupid enough not to know he’d be ambushed by the cops, I doubt he would have thought of that. Besides, it could have been an undercover cop both times.

To No 21
May 6, 2014 3:26 am

For that reason alone I am glad I live in Europe!!! 🙂

this guy stole the phone
May 6, 2014 12:13 am

why did you not realize that your phone was stolen?
why offer a thief a reward????????
“Jews have money”
well you proved that these comments are surely true
you were offering $300 bucks for your phone that he stole from you..
duh!

300
May 5, 2014 11:43 pm

Never ever offer money in advance for someone who took your phone
He should have given it back without a reward

EUROPE HAS THE ANSWER
May 5, 2014 10:08 pm

YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO THANK THE COPS-THEY DID AN AMAZING JOB, BUT IN MOST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, WHEN A PHONE IS STOLEN, THE CARRIER DISABLES THE PHONE SO IT CAN’T EVER BE USED AGAIN. WE BEGAN HAVING THEFT PROBLEMS WHEN THE LAWS BEGAN TO TAKE EFFECT OVER THERE.
HERE, THE CARRIERS LOBBY CONGRESS AGAINST PASSING SUCH LAWS, MAKING US SITTING DUCKS.

Stolen car
May 5, 2014 9:54 pm

My BIL had his car stolen. When they found it, both carseats were gone, as was an irreplaceable music collection. But the police made it clear that the case was closed and no further inquiries would be made. No arrest, no investigation. Oh, and he had to pay over $500 to pick up the car from the pound. Protect and serve. Preach it, brother!

a worry
May 5, 2014 9:38 pm

the extortionist would have all your personal info from your phone, including your phone number. I would suggest changing at least your phone number

a rare occourence?
May 5, 2014 8:47 pm

Nypd 71 pct doing a rare good deed for the community? most of the time it’s accuse ignore ticket what got into them?

!!!!!!
May 5, 2014 6:13 pm

Good job 71st

Thank you
May 5, 2014 4:45 pm

Amazing job well done

Thnak you!
May 5, 2014 4:40 pm

Congrats on a job well done NYPD

# to 12
May 5, 2014 4:26 pm

Yea totally. You should work for the FBI!…

This is their job!!!
May 5, 2014 4:09 pm

It is important to show gratitude to the police. it is important to ensure that their interests are in line with our interests however the gushing over the fact that they really just did their job is a bit over the top in my opinion had they not listen to your story, had they not act professionally, had they botched the case and let a criminal escape, i would be upset that New York’s finest are a bunch of useless cops I’m happy for you that you got your property back and that things worked out in the best possible… Read more »

Maybe
May 5, 2014 3:35 pm

Maybe the reason that he didn’t extort her from the get go was so that he can spy on her at the first arranged meeting to see her face. Then when he does extort her, he knows if its really her that is coming to pick up the phone or if it is an undercover cop.

Common Sense
May 5, 2014 3:27 pm

One more point: Never leave your phone (or wallet or keys etc.) unattended even for a moment – not in a bank, not at a chasuna, not in 770.

$1000 for a phone?
May 5, 2014 3:17 pm

Why does he think anyone will pay $1000 for a used phone? YOu can get a brand new phone for much less and with smart phones as long as you’re synced you’re not loosing any info?

Disagree with number 4
May 5, 2014 2:55 pm

I dont think the offer of $300 gave him the idea to ask for $1,000. In my opinion, the extortion of $1,000 or more was the original plan. it seems like a planned attempt to me.

Confused
May 5, 2014 2:43 pm

You offered $300 for his trouble? Don’t get it.

Question
May 5, 2014 2:41 pm

What if the perp has ur info now and gets his friends to revenge? This needs to be addressed with the police too.

CHT
May 5, 2014 2:37 pm

The only thing should not offer 300 – triggered the appetite. Normal citizens should give back for free. Want to reward – only after you got it back

Boruch Hashem
May 5, 2014 2:26 pm

Love it Just amazing

BH!! BH!
May 5, 2014 2:22 pm

i think you started the greed by offering him $300? your now saying he can do this twice a weeek and earn 600Z! your also telling him that its that valuable so maybe his friend said ask a little more..(i can so see it play out hes offering 300 aha maybe ask for more>>>)

Thanks for sharing
May 5, 2014 2:04 pm

Glad your story had a happy ending!

yehuda of Miami
May 5, 2014 2:02 pm

Very encouraging!May all extortionists get what they deserve and stop bothering innosent people

wow
May 5, 2014 2:02 pm

nice to hear this
thanks

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