Lost iPhone Taken Across Border Sparks Social Media Plea
A Singaporean woman, Oriero Angelyn, has taken to social media in a heartfelt plea for the return of her iPhone 16 Plus, lost at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) on New Year’s Day. The phone, tracked using an Apple Watch, is believed to have been taken to Johor Bahru.
On January 1, 2025, Oriero Angelyn accidentally left her iPhone 16 Plus on a tissue dispenser in the women’s restroom at PLQ. Moments later, she discovered the phone was gone. Using her Apple Watch’s tracking app, she traced the phone’s location to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Her emotional plea on Facebook garnered widespread attention, as she urged the finder to return the phone she had worked hard to purchase.
Lost Phone Incident at PLQ
Oriero left her pink iPhone 16 Plus in a PLQ restroom around 9 PM on New Year’s Day. Returning moments later, she found it missing and sought help from a cleaner, who had not seen the phone.
Phone Tracked to Johor Bahru
Using her Apple Watch, Oriero tracked the phone to Johor Bahru. Attempts to contact the person holding the phone failed, with the line becoming “unavailable” once the device crossed the border.
Social Media Plea for Kindness
Oriero posted an appeal in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on January 2, urging the finder to show compassion and return her phone. “The New Year just started; I hope you will choose to be kind,” she wrote.
Netizens’ Suggestions for Recovery
Facebook users advised Oriero to:
– File a police report in Singapore
– Notify PLQ mall management
– Travel to Johor Bahru and report the theft to local authorities
Some commenters expressed doubt about recovering the phone once it left Singapore.
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Security Measures Taken
Oriero activated Lost Mode on her iPhone to secure personal data. She left a message with an alternative contact number for the finder, though no response has been received.
This incident underscores the need for vigilance with personal belongings, especially in crowded public spaces. While tools like Apple’s tracking system can aid in locating lost items, the challenges of cross-border recovery remain significant. Travelers are reminded to secure their devices and report thefts promptly to authorities.
A Singaporean woman tracked her lost iPhone 16 Plus to Johor Bahru after accidentally leaving it in a restroom at PLQ. Despite efforts to recover the phone, including activating Lost Mode and filing a plea on social media, the phone remains unrecovered. The incident highlights the challenges of cross-border theft recovery and the importance of securing personal items.
Sources: Mothership SG, World Of Buzz (2024)
Keywords: Stolen iPhone, Johor Bahru, Compassion Appeal
