I suspect this was a publicity stunt and that the ‘thief’, an actor, will be released without charges.
I sorta had that thought also, because regardless of how good this software is, it usually takes 9 minutes just to inform the police of a theft, let alone explain a new software tracking system. What, was a cop just standing right beside her when he snatched the phone?
If the theif is here illegally, the charges will be dropped.