Police: Man steals phone, answers FaceTime call from teen victim

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Suspect answers call after stealing phone
Police say a man answered the FaceTime call on a stolen iPhone.

SUGAR LAND, TX (KTRK) -- If you've stolen a phone, answering a FaceTime video call is probably something you shouldn't do.

Authorities in Sugar Land are looking for a man suspected of stealing a phone from a 13-year-old inside the First Colony Mall. When a FaceTime call was made to the phone by the victim, the suspect answered.

During the call, the victim was able to take a screenshot of the suspect.

If you recognize the suspected thief, contact the Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.