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i found this phone and am trying to find the owner but theres no sim or info to find anyone

how do i find the owner to a phone i found if theres no sim card in it and i dont know the info to get ahold of the owner


Posted on Jul 10, 2023 2:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2023 2:10 PM

First, thank you for wanting to reunite the phone with its rightful owner. Second, there's really no way you can find the rightful owner. Apple doesn't get involved in lost or stolen goods. The best thing you can do is turn the phone over to the authorities where you live and hope the owner filed a theft or missing device report.


Thank you again for wanting to do the right thing!

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Jul 10, 2023 2:10 PM in response to madisyncherry789

First, thank you for wanting to reunite the phone with its rightful owner. Second, there's really no way you can find the rightful owner. Apple doesn't get involved in lost or stolen goods. The best thing you can do is turn the phone over to the authorities where you live and hope the owner filed a theft or missing device report.


Thank you again for wanting to do the right thing!

Jul 10, 2023 2:10 PM in response to madisyncherry789

If you have found a device, turn it on and see if there's a message. The owner may have done this:


Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item - Apple Support

"What happens if you activate Mark As Lost

...You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock screen, and keep track of your device's location."


For some iPhones see the support article "Return a lost, locked iPhone"; click here --> Return a lost, locked iPhone - Apple Support


Otherwise turn it into authorities responsible for dealing with lost items.



The SIM card only has the telephone service information on it.

i found this phone and am trying to find the owner but theres no sim or info to find anyone

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