http://bshch.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-post_4575.htmlCheck this out. not that I believe it, He is not a trustworthy source.
http://www.vosizneias.com/137277/2013/07/29/jerusalem-halachic-ruling-says-smartphones-dont-need-to-be-returned-if-found/
Someone needs to explain to him what an icon is. The Israeli police is actually pretty effective with these kind of things, on the off chance that there is any merit to this they will definitely get to the bottom of this.