IIRC, the girlfriend didn’t have a phone, either, and they were trying to ID him from the scene. Are you noticing a pattern here? Losers, all of 'em.
I don’t have a cell phone, but I would never go out without my ID. If I went for a walk, a quick jaunt down to the corner store, I’m not taking my purse, but I am taking my ID. Am I odd?