Am I shocked to read the suspect is 17 years old? No, not really.
Today my daughters cell phone (IPhone 3G with a removeable pink cover) was dropped from her purse or taken from her purse during 6th period class which was being held in the media center or computer lab. As soon as school was over I called to have the phone turned off. Before I could reach our cell phone provider, my daughter used another persons phone to call her number and of course someone answered it. She begged them to turn the phone in and a female was heard on the background "just hang up". It's a shame that teenagers think this is okay to "take or steal" from others. We have taught our kids to work hard for what you want in life, and she did just that. She purchased this phone on her own less than 3 months ago with the money she earned by waiting tables. So if by chance you are reading this and happen to see your child with a "NEW" IPhone 3G and dont know where it came from, please contact me. Yes, it's only a phone, but to my daughter it was special to her. I understand recently there have been other cell phone thefts from FCHS. I hope someone will be kind enough to "find" the phone and turn it into the office. It will be greatly appreciated!

"How people treat you is their Karma, how you react is yours!"

I've know that since I was in school in the 70's.

I understand your daughter purchased this on her own, using earned money. Kudos to all on that decision, by the way. My question is that if there have been other cell phone thefts in FCHS, why have the phone in school? The way word travels in a high school, the thefts were already common knowledge. IPhones are expensive, and the best thing to do is keep it in a more secure place than a purse at least. Total sympathies on the loss, but these days, extra precautions need to be taken. Look at the auto break-ins all over. My wallet stays deep in my front pocket right now along with the phone and car keys where I can always feel them.

Note on the idiot who answered the phone - that was just a knee-jerk, "OMG, someone's calling and I'm busted" response typical of teens. Hopefully not indicative of the answerer's moral code, but don't totally count on it. Anyone intentionally taking the phone will make sure to keep it away from their parent's (hopefully) watchful eye, by the way. Keep checking in the office.

Yes, it's unfortunate that thefts occur, but it wasn't until after I reported it did I learn of the other thefts. She keeps her purse with her during school hours and does not keep it in her back pocket as most of the kids do. The IPhone is a little bigger and can be damaged by "sitting" on it. I have already called the office and will be speaking with the SRO today.

"How people treat you is their Karma, how you react is yours!"

I understand how it feels to have something taken, it happens throughout many high schools throughtout the country everyday. Always has, always will.

The biggest problem I have with cell phones, is why do kids need them at scholl to begin with? I required my son to leave his cell here at home during school hours. I checked every morning to make sure he didn't take it with hm. He did once, and we shut it off for a week, he sooned learned a loesson and never took it again.

School is designed to educate, not a place to show off the latest in cell phones...

This isn't about "showing off the latest". It's about getting her phone back and trying to educate. I teach my kids to be responsible to let me know if they need to stay after school, going to be late, etc... I wish I had a dollar for every kids who took their cell phones to school, as it's just part of life. If you require your son to leave his cell at home, then that is how you make decisions for him.

"How people treat you is their Karma, how you react is yours!"

Then track the numbers called and see if you can get a lead on these twits. Sorry for your daughter. These scumbags will interact with her at school as if they are friends. Ick!

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

As soon as I got home I logged into our account and there was no activity. My daughter had a security code on the phone that had to be entered for any out going calls or text messages. The "apps options" could have been logged into, only adding cost to her bill, but I had phone disabled in time. Police report has been made, etc... and I will be speaking with SRO in the morning. As far as them being "friends", I would hate to think what "enemies" would do. She just wants her phone back, as it's no good to anyone that has it. Guess "criminals" aren't as smart as they think they are. No store will activate the phone. Thanks Git, I will let her know there are some people that are kind enough to be concerned and care.
Again, to the person who may find this phone, please be kind enough to take to the office.

"How people treat you is their Karma, how you react is yours!"

... are against school rules. Kids steal and they also lose things.

I liked the comment from the parent who requires that her son leave his phone at home. Assuming they fail to plan ahead like the pre-cell days, they can still call you using a school phone after classes at the end of the day.

While I am sorry for the loss, in the future I would suggest that you don't bring anything to a building with 1500 teenagers in it that you value.