Motorola Sliver stolen second time in one month?

Question

I had insurance, and just got it replaced for $50. This time I thought I would wait, collect all the numbers the person calls for several days. I thought about calling the numbers this morning, but I do not think I could find out who has it that way.
So, Monday, I am thinking about turning all the information in on numbers called, and filing a police report?
What does anyone think is the best course of action. The phone cost over $200 with a 2 year contract. If I file it on insurance again--2 strikes in a year, then you are cut off of insurance Plus it costs another $50--not counting the $5/a month payed.
Any suggestions will be appreciated?

Answer 1

As a police officer, I would appreciate you going the extra mile and giving me the phone numbers the thief has been calling. I would then try to track down the bad guy. (I've actually dealt with a situation exactly like yours... except it was the first time stolen. I recovered the phone and charged the bad guy with theft... and recovered a stolen car from his driveway). The problem with your situation is if you get a cop that is lazy (and there are many of those!) he/she is just going to take a report and either toss the numbers you gave him or throw them into evidence... and most likely it will never be followed up on. My advise is to still call the police and file a report, give the cop the info you acquired and ask the officer if he/she is able to call a few of those numbers and try to track down the bad guy. Then, I would either buy a used phone and save your insurance... or use your insurance even though they are going to cut you off - and then be VERY vigilant about keeping an eye on your new phone.