Facebook’s “people you may know” annoy most people suggestions, but you never know when the feature will help you catch the thief who stole your car.

Omar Famuyide, a thief connected to multiple robberies and firearms offenses, was tracked and convicted after he was spotted on the social network by one of his victims.

"People you may know" suggested the victim add Famuyide, but instead he alerted the police, who were then able to arrest him.

"It was a crucial part of the investigation when one of the victims got in touch after recognizing Famuyide on Facebook and was the final piece of the jigsaw that we were looking for," detective constable Rhiannon Daff, said in a press statement.

The 21-year-old thief was jailed for 17 years after being convicted of one count of attempted robbery, once count of robbery, one count of possession of a knife and two counts of possession of a firearm.

Famuyide had stolen a Seat Leon and a BMW in August 2015. He was also connected to an assault at a hotel in July 2015.

Facebook's "people you may know" has very intelligent algorithms that dig into your online connections, personal information and even location to make "friend" suggestions. In this case, Facebook might've used the thief and victim's locations to connect them.


More; http://newsherald.com.ng/2016/05/31/thief-arrested-victim-identifies-facebook/

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About 90% of the people on that list are total strangers to me... Lemme go and check again