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Cell phone lost while traveling by train: Police find stolen device!
A 21-year-old Dutch man lost his cell phone while traveling by train. The police seized the device and investigated a 55-year-old.
Cell phone lost while traveling by train: Police find stolen device!
On the night of March 29, 2025, a 21-year-old Dutchman lost his cell phone while traveling by train from Innsbruck to Imst. The loss occurred loudly 5min.at between Telfs and Imst when the young man was sleeping. Despite several attempts to locate the device using a tracking app, calls and messages were unsuccessful. Disappointed, the Dutchman filed a police report.
Through police investigations, the cell phone that was believed to be lost was finally located at an address in Arzl im Pitztal. A 55-year-old Austrian, who initially denied ownership, voluntarily handed over the device after speaking to officials. The seized cell phone was ultimately returned to its rightful owner. The man in question will be reported after the investigation is completed.
The role of location
In cases like this, tracking capabilities are critical. Loud Bundespolizei.de A mobile device that is stolen or lost can be located using its IMEI number. This is a 15-digit code that can be found either on the original packaging or by the command *#06#.
It is important that the cell phone is operated with a SIM card, switched on and connected to the network of the network operator. However, since there is no legal right to location, those affected should always file a report immediately. Additionally, the following steps are recommended:
- Anzeige des Verlustes bei der Polizei erstatten, inklusive Kaufvertrag und IMEI-Nummer.
- Den Netzbetreiber über den Verlust informieren und die Anzeige vorlegen.
- Bei einer Lokalisierung durch den Netzbetreiber, die Polizei sofort benachrichtigen.
Prevention and action in the event of loss
The Consumer advice center points out that numerous smartphones are stolen every day in Germany. In order to avoid financial damage, the cell phone should be blocked immediately by the network operator. Blocking the SIM card immediately is also important to prevent potential high bills from thieves.
Those affected should also consider regularly backing up important data, locating devices and protecting personal data with a PIN or screen lock. Experts also recommend putting contact information on a sticker in the cell phone or case so that finders can be contacted in the event of loss. In the event of an actual theft, helpful hotlines are also available so that you can act quickly and efficiently.