Reporting mobile phone theft - important notice
If your mobile phone has been stolen anywhere in Bridgend and you wish to report it to South Wales Police, please make sure you have asked yourself the following questions before making the report.
This is to reasonably establish that the phone has not just been lost:
- Have you checked with the venue or location that your phone has not been handed in as lost property.
- Are you sure the phone has been stolen? What are your reasons for reaching this conclusion?
- Could the phone be lost? If so, a lost property number can be obtained from your local Police station.
Please note that falsely reporting the theft of a mobile phone is a criminal offence for which offenders face prosecution for wasting police time and deception.
Pc Gwyn Batten says " Police investigate all crimes reported to them. Unfortunately some people falsely report their mobile phone as stolen when it has simply been lost or for the purposes of getting an upgraded handset from an insurance claim. This diverts Police attention away from where it is needed most and adds to the fear of crime in our communities. Making a false allegation of crime is a criminal offence".
To protect your mobile phone in the future visit www.immobilise.com and register your details for free. By registering your property you stand as much better chance of getting it back if it is stolen.