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Police holding phone in evidence

Nicolaw1986 — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:40:42 GMT

My phone/sim is being kept in police evidence and looks like it will be there a long time. As a pay monthly customer, not being able to use my phone, am I able to get another SIM card to use my contract until my old one is released back to me?

Re: Police holding phone in evidence

Chris_B — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:51:16 GMT

@Nicolaw1986 Not knowing why they have your sim in the first place you’ll need to ask if you can have it back or get a replacement before you request a replacement from EE.

Re: Police holding phone in evidence

fifecoaster — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:42:25 GMT

Have you seen a solicitor about this? If you're hard up there may be a centre near you where you could see a solicitor free of charge - your local library or Citizens' Advice Bureau should be able to direct you to where to go. The police are likely to be so focused on their investigations that they won't give much thought to your inconvenience or how being without your phone might affect you financially. Start by asking the police to give it back. If they won't ask them why not and then make an appointment with whoever you've found as your solicitor.