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Woman helps police track down a thief

A woman gets her cellphone stolen, but little did the thief know, her phone had security features.

Tulsa police say the phone was taken on Thursday.

When Maurice Love changed the SIM card, the victim was sent the new phone number, and an email with his photo.  The victim then called the number and received Love's name through voice mail. 

Police say the victim and a friend were able to find Love on Facebook.  They even communicated with the suspect, who told them he bought the phone.

In fact, Love told the victim he would only give the phone back, if she gave him $200.  Love added that was the amount he paid for the phone.

A meeting was then set up at an East 46th and North Lewis QuikTrip on Friday, and Love was given the money.  Officers were waiting, and when the deal was done, Love was arrested.

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