Guy Demands Ransom For Lost iPhone, Gets Arrested

Erick Rosales Rojo found a lost iPhone 3GS in a movie theater, but allegedly refused to return it unless the owner paid a ransom, reports TheSmokingGun.com

After learning about her daughter’s lost phone, mother Donna Barr called the phone number of the lost phone, and a man calling himself “Erick” answered, according to police.

Rojo allegedly refused to return the iPhone 3GS unless he was paid $40. He offered to meet Barr and exchange the iPhone for the money. Barr contacted the police, who called Rojo and set up a meeting.

When Rojo showed up for the exchange, he was arrested for “his attempt to profit off of the theft of the lost or mislaid property,” which carries two misdemeanor charges.

Karma’s a bitch!