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Ajustcopingparent

Member since
August 2024

204 posts

Hi

In october we got told nothing was found and all devices were being returned for my 17yr old son.

Got letter today to collect but xbox not listed. Emailed OIC and he said he had released phone and tablet but not xbox because he needed to check something. I've messaged to see what and awaiting response but now this as got my mind racing. OIC said devices checked and nothing found so that was end of it. They also said social media so we thought iPhone where he reported stuff.

I feel sick inside now. The reception was horrible when I collected the other items.

Anyone any idea if devices clear why they would delay sending xbox back.



Update: its now been released. And OIC did apologise for scaring me.

Posted Mon November 17, 2025 12:13pm
Edited Mon November 17, 2025 6:38pmReport post

lostinthewoods

Member since
September 2024

224 posts

Glad it's all been sorted for you - it's something I will need to do shortly - we've been told that they can be released 28 days after sentencing once the OIC had closed the case at his end.

Posted Tue November 18, 2025 9:01amReport post

Ajustcopingparent

Member since
August 2024

204 posts

Hi Lostinthewoods

Even though everything was clear the actual walking into the police station was horrible because it brought back all the horrible memories of the knock and waiting in the police station for the duty solicitor. Hoping we can put it all behind us now.

Posted Wed November 19, 2025 3:34pmReport post

lostinthewoods

Member since
September 2024

224 posts

I'm just not looking forward to contacting the OIC as he wasn't at all approachable and was quite unpleasant. I only need to email him but I'm dreading it to be honest.

Glad you're all got sorted in the end xx

Posted Wed November 19, 2025 4:04pmReport post

Chase H

Member since
December 2025

10 posts

Hello. Thankyou for sharing. My person has recently been arrested. Can I ask what ked to your person's arrest and then nothing was found?

Posted Mon December 15, 2025 1:55amReport post

Ajustcopingparent

Member since
August 2024

204 posts

Hi Chase H

When we had the knock he had just turned 16. They said his user name and our IP had brought them to our door. We had proof he had reported items on Snapchat. Found out after it was linked to social media. But on day of arrest they spoke as if looking for one image.

Posted Mon December 15, 2025 10:50pmReport post

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