Accused New York cell phone thief busted after 'sexting' victim
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A dopey thief "sexted" a New York woman for a tryst after making off with her cell phone -- and was surprised to see cops waiting for him at his proposed hookup site, police sources said.
Marques Hoskins, 21, had broken into the woman's apartment Sunday at around 2:30am, while she was taking her dog for a walk.
When she got back, she found Hoskins sitting on her bed with her laptop, the sources said. Her dog scared him off, but he got away with her cell and wallet.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The victim called cops and two hours later an officer, posing as the victim, used his phone to text the victim's cell. Hoskins allegedly texted back minutes later, demanding $500 for the phone and asking if they could hook up.
The officer gladly accepted, inviting Hoskins to an undisclosed location. Police brought along the victim, who identified Hoskins. He was arrested on burglary and related charges.