Stolen iPad's Reported Location Not Enough To Warrant Search, Say Dutch Police

lbalbalba writes "A location message sent from a stolen iPad by an anti-theft application turns out to be insufficient evidence to issue a search warrant for the Dutch authorities. A Dutch man reported his iPad as stolen to the Dutch authorities last month. Despite the fact that the rightful owner was able to locate his iPad within hours of the theft, thanks to the anti-theft application he had installed, the Dutch authorities did not issue a warrant to perform a search. According to the prosecutors, a search warrant is 'a very heavy measure,' that should only be used when there is 'sufficient suspicion.' The theft report by the owner was viewed as 'no objective evidence' in the case."

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Faggot is a generic derogatory term. Recently used mostly against gays. Not so much anymore.
Not necessarily an anti gay term.
On the other hand. When the police do nothing and you can see who is stealing your stuff getting it back even if by force is not inherently evil.
  In fact if there is no legal justice I would proffer that allowing a person to get away with theft just because the police will do nothing is the real breakdown of a good society. You point the gun directly at their face and point your other hand at you iPad. You let them know that you are recovering your property and that they can either recognize your right to your property or not. But you will be retrieving it. You do not have to shoot them if they are smart. If they are too stupid to see their untenable position then I would say that "Nothing of value was lost".