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Why is the credit card reported stolen?

posted 21 days ago by TM1617-2 (660)
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Why don't the police simply trace the credit card as the officer suggests instead of labeling it stolen property? Kate and Peter know that their son has his father's wallet, so if the financial tool is used, then it will be obvious who is behind it. Realistically, a credit card would not be accepted from a child, but that is not the primary point. The parents and police should consider that claiming that the item is being applied illegally will get the little traveler in to a lot of unnecessary and dangerous trouble. They cause the accusation and escape that occur and can locate the boy without taking the next step. Kevin does not steal anything, he is accidentally left with Peter's bag. He needs a place to stay as long as he is alone and would not flee the hotel if the report didn't exist. Mr. Hector would still be suspicious, but without details there wouldn't be a scary confrontation.

[–] samoanjoes (57561) 20 days ago

Maybe if the card is reported stolen, they would call the police and hold him and Kevin would be easier to find.

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 19 days ago

Thank you, samoanjoes. Yes, the authorities would be called, but since the card is not stolen, it shouldn't be categorized that way. Its use can be located without the label of a crime. If Kevin weren't frightened away from the hotel, then at least he would be safe until his parents could get him. The Miami department's approach only tortures the poor kid who has been through enough. Kate and Peter ought to be more mindful of the issue, but that is only assuming that they consent to the report, which is not clarified. If they don't, then the police should consider my points and not take such a matter upon themselves anyway.

[–] KingBob (2583) 11 days ago

Well I don’t think there’s a way to categorize it as “our son who we lost in the airport has the credit card”

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 10 days ago

Thank you, KingBob. There isn't for a general label within a network, but the information is surely recorded by the Miami police. Tracking a credit card is separate from tagging it stolen. After hearing the background story, the company should simply trace the item, and the police should not claim malfeasance without being certain that it has occurred, which it has not.

[–] blue1981 (7949) 11 days ago

Because it wasn't used by its cardholder. It's not hard to figure out.

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 9 days ago

Thank you, blue1981. Peter doesn't have his wallet but knows who does. The credit card is not missing, so the police should not invite the hassle that comes with reporting theft, especially when it endangers an innocent person.