classic33
Leg End Member
Last two digits of the IMEI number known. Although I've never had anyone yet claim one of these is theirs.Careful getting your phone out under these circumstances. Can you prove it's yours?
Advice needed - Bike seized
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phil_hg_uk
I am not a member, I am a free man !!!!!!
Excuse me sir about those feet ...............
jefmcg
Guru
No... You suddenly made me think how I'd prove it was my phone.... I was in panic mode
Anyway, this isn't one to worry about. The phone company knows and records the IMEI number of your phone, so they will know how long you have been using it with your current service.
That's no more secure than your bike serial number .... *#06# (enter that on the keypad of any phone, and it will display your phone's unique number. )
So far, I'm sure. But if you have stored pictures of your bike on that phone, I want it!
@simpso glad to see you are still smiling. I'm seething on your behalf.
classic33
Leg End Member
Any loose stitching around the ankles?
jefmcg
Guru
"ello, ello, ello. That's a very nice pedicure. And where did you get the money for that? I've got you bang to rights, you scumbag."
(imagine me saying this in cod-cockney with an Australian accent, for the full effect)
(imagine me saying this in cod-cockney with an Australian accent, for the full effect)
classic33
Leg End Member
Easy to block it being sent.
Anyway, this isn't one to worry about. The phone company knows and records the IMEI number of your phone, so they will know how long you have been using it with your current service.
Full IMEI code given on the inside, under the battery. Three handed removal job.
Police have said something similar
You can buy a new one. Note the price though.
@simpso glad to see you are still smiling. I'm seething on your behalf.[/QUOTE]
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
They'll know how long you have been using it, but not necessarily whether you own it - unless they actually supplied it. The IMEI is specific to the handset, and you could buy or swap a phone to use with your SIM.
Now, the IMSI and the Sim Serial Number, which are specific to the SIM - the operator can vouch for those having been issued to you - if it's a contract or registered phone. But if its an unregistered pay-as-you-go phone, then who's to say you haven't nicked it, SIM and all?
Sorry to be making light of what must be a very annoying and stressful situation. Maybe have a word with your local paper, they may find the ludicrousness of it worth a story.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Well done.
The police, as you have discovered, is a strange, closed organisation which can be difficult to deal with, even when it's trying not to be.
Yeah it's true.
Just confused how it's gone from, only this one officer can deal with it to suddenly oh I can help you from another.
Ah at least someone is helping though.
jefmcg
Guru
You are too nice! I'd be all "I don't care if you are sorry, I want my bloody bike back."
I don't believe that my approach would yield better results, I just want to throw your kindness into sharp relief.
Hmmm just had a call from the officer I've been trying to get through to who I emailed my proof to the other day.
She says she is in no doubt the bike is mine based on the evidence but..... She has to give me accusers time to respond and that deadline is next weds !!!!!
Amazing is all I can think, still going to talk to the sarge tomorrow. Surely it would make more sense to give me by bike back based on my evidence with them knowing my address and then come and get me if they find out I'm a master theif later on?
She says she is in no doubt the bike is mine based on the evidence but..... She has to give me accusers time to respond and that deadline is next weds !!!!!
Amazing is all I can think, still going to talk to the sarge tomorrow. Surely it would make more sense to give me by bike back based on my evidence with them knowing my address and then come and get me if they find out I'm a master theif later on?
