#phonetheft
We’re cracking down hard on phone thieves. Here’s what we’re doing to stop them in their tracks.

#AskMeAnything #MayorofLondon #London #Safety #Crime #PhoneTheft
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨 Mobile phone thefts have doubled to 64,000 reported in London over the last two years!

📱 In London, 70% of thefts involve phones. Stolen devices are too easily re-registered.

Phone companies must act now and work with @metpoliceuk to stop this! #PhoneTheft
January 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Every day last year I drew a portrait of someone on their birthday using my non dominant left hand to help maintain brain function and to see how much I improved.
#birthday #portrait #art #drawing #sketch #artonbluesky #mervhughes #cricket #ashes #bowler #australia #victoria #test #phonetheft
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
📱10 years ago, my phone was stolen. I got it back but many aren’t so lucky.

Phone thefts have doubled in London to 64,000 a year. We have a solution.

We need phone companies to work with the Met to stop it.

I spoke to The Metro #PhoneTheft 👇🏾

metro.co.uk/2025/10/07/m...
MP describes the moment she was about to 'tackle' phone snatcher on Westminster
'I still don’t walk down the streets the same way.'
metro.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Phone Theft Alert

Apple is taking new steps to combat phone theft, but prevention starts with you.

Enable Find My iPhone, use a strong passcode, and secure your accounts if your device is stolen.

Pause. Check. Verify.

#PhoneTheft #CyberSecurity #Listcrime
June 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
New insurance data reveals a worrying trend: nearly 40% of all phone thefts in Europe happen in the UK, with London being a major hotspot. Is enough being done to protect the public from this rising crime?

#PhoneTheft #LondonCrime #PhonesStolen #MetropolitanPolice
July 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
UK MPs demand Home Secretary call on Apple to make iPhone more resistant to data exfiltration, backdoors, hacking, and third-party repair…
https://alecmuffett.com/article/118602
#HomeOffice #PhoneTheft #RightToRepair #backdoor #censorship #encryption #surveillance
UK MPs demand Home Secretary call on Apple to make iPhone more resistant to data exfiltration, backdoors, hacking, and third-party repair…
“Oh, Wait, No, Not like that.” MPs urge UK government to stop phone theft wave through tech | The Register
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October 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
📱 UK: Deadlock between police & tech giants on disabling stolen phones.
🇧🇷 Brazil: Cooperation between telecoms, government, & tech is making stolen phones worthless - listen to story ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9T...
#CyberSecurity #PhoneTheft #MobileSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth
Brazil’s Bold Crackdown on Mobile Phone Theft: Lessons for the UK
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast
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August 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Now the dust has settled I would like to strongly condemn @jason_koebler & @josephfcox (& by extension @404mediaco) for misrepresenting the new iPhone “reboot” feature as an Anti-Law-Enforcement measure
https://alecmuffett.com/article/110632
#404Media #PhoneTheft #apple
Now the dust has settled I would like to strongly condemn @jason_koebler & @josephfcox (& by extension @404mediaco) for misrepresenting the new iPhone “reboot” feature as an Anti-Law-Enforcement measure
I shouldn’t have to spell this out but: Apple does not ship platform features on the grounds that “All Cops Are Bastards”, and fostering that perspective actively harms online sec…
alecmuffett.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Official data shows phone and bag snatching has soared 70% in a year — reaching a 20-year high.
While politicians argue, streets are becoming more dangerous.
#CrimeStats #PhoneTheft #PublicSafety #SnatchThefts
May 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Apple's Activation Lock turns stolen iPhones into useless bricks, making phone theft less profitable for criminals.

#iPhoneSecurity #PhoneTheft #Apple
Stolen iPhones fuel scary passcode scam
Apple's Activation Lock turns stolen iPhones into useless bricks, making phone theft less profitable for criminals.
www.foxnews.com
June 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A friend lost their phone in a traffic snatch-and-grab, highlighting how vulnerable devices are until theft protection features are turned on.

#PhoneTheft #TechSecurity #MobileSafety
I turned on Android's Theft Protection features and realized how exposed my phone was before
A friend lost their phone in a traffic snatch-and-grab, highlighting how vulnerable devices are until theft protection features are turned on.
www.androidpolice.com
June 13, 2026 at 4:24 AM
#Apple and #Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Met wants companies to use unique #IMEI number to block any phone reported stolen, but #bigTech raise concerns about idea.
#TechNews #MobilePhone #Android #iOS #PhoneTheft
Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts
The police told MPs that a big proportion of violent crime is related to mobile phone theft.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📱🚨I spoke to @MetroUK about the growing issue of phone theft — a serious problem in London and across the UK.

I know how distressing and dangerous this crime is. I’m campaigning to tackle it.

Watch my #PhoneTheft interview.👇🏾

metro.co.uk/video/metro-...
Metro hosts phone snatching debate with theft victims including Dawn Butler MP
Dawn Butler and Adele Pearson spoke to Metro about their experiences of phone crime.
metro.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A phone thief was stopped by brave neighbors in a viral NYC daylight robbery. Community action foiled the theft on apartment steps.

#NYC #ViralVideo #Crime #Community #Safety #PhoneTheft #Neighbors #GoodSamaritans

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Viral NYC Incident: New Residents Confront Attempted Phone Theft
A couple new to New York City had a terrifying welcome when a woman attempted to steal their phone. Watch the viral footage of the near-miss.
www.hypefresh.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Samsung's One UI 7 brings smart anti-theft tools to Galaxy phones in the UK—auto-locks, biometric checks, offline protection. India next?
Here’s why it matters.

itmatterss.in/gadget-world...

#Samsung #GalaxyS25 #OneUI7 #PhoneTheft #SecurePhones
Samsung Rolls Out New Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Phones—UK First, India Hopes Next
Samsung is rolling out new anti-theft features through One UI 7 for Galaxy smartphones in the UK. Indian users hope for a similar update soon.
itmatterss.in
June 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
London police say their expanded fleet of electric bikes is helping officers respond faster to phone theft and pursue suspects across the city. The bikes allow police to move quickly through busy streets and hard-to-reach areas.
#London #UKNews #Police #PhoneTheft #Crime #Ebike #NewsUpdate
August 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Phone thefts reported at Calgary Stampede events as police and organizers take action

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👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

#phonetheft #calgarystampede #securityadvice

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Phone thefts reported at Calgary Stampede events as police and organizers take action
Calgary police have confirmed awareness of multiple phone thefts at Stampede grounds, with at least three incidents reported, including two at Nashville North on Saturday and two at the Badlands Music Festival. Acting Sgt. Jon Pierce warned attendees to trust their instincts if something feels off, citing distraction tactics used by thieves. Victims like Jaiden Hein described panic and stress after their phones were stolen, with some devices pinging locations in Cochrane, Alta. Authorities are collaborating with local RCMP, while the Calgary Stampede urged visitors to secure belongings and report thefts. Organizers emphasized safety as a priority, recommending phone storage in pockets or crossbody bags. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at large events, with police advising vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activity.
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July 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
UK pals!

Ma saw #MartinLewis #MoneySavingExpert explaining about *#06#. Dialling (not text) it on ya mobile and you get a screen shot of your phone's IMEI number - email it to yourself. You'll need it if your phone is ever nicked 😲

#MobileTheft
#PhoneTheft

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October 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
[Cambridge crime]

Some of Cambridge's bike thieves escalated to phone theft, which finally prompted the police to take action.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn41984gvd2o

#BikeTheft #phonetheft #CambridgeUK #UKCrime #cambridgepolice
Teenager arrested after series of Cambridge e-bike phone thefts
Police say a boy, 15, was arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in custody.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM