okay, here the thing about stolen devices, many people claim a person stole a device when in fact the lost it or left it on a plane, cab, bar , etc. Just tell the truth that you lost your damn phone and you would like it back. Stealing your phone would mean the person broke into your property or possession to obtain it.
Now is the guy stupid for snapping photos yup, but is it more to the story we are not getting yup.