#phonetheft
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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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
Letter from Commons SITC chair Chi Onwurah MP to tech secretary Liz Kendall MP, asking for a range of info on what DSIT is up to these days committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Kendall is expected to appear before the Committee on 8 July

#techpolicy #onlinesafety #phonetheft #sovereignAI etc
June 24, 2026 at 12:57 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
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
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
Revolut has dropped a new security feature designed to help protect customers from theft in instances of phone snatching and transfer mugging, providing an added layer of safety for people using the app in public.

Read more here
www.digit.fyi/revolut-roll...
#phonetheft #transfermugging #Revolut
Revolut Rolls Out ‘Street Mode’ Anti-Theft Security
Revolut has dropped a new security feature designed to help protect customers from theft in instances of phone snatching and transfer mugging.
www.digit.fyi
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Revolut has dropped a new security feature designed to help protect customers from theft in instances of phone snatching and transfer mugging, providing an added layer of safety for people using the app in public.

Read more here ⬇️
www.digit.fyi/revolut-roll...
#tech #phonetheft #transfermugging
Revolut Rolls Out ‘Street Mode’ Anti-Theft Security
Revolut has dropped a new security feature designed to help protect customers from theft in instances of phone snatching and transfer mugging.
www.digit.fyi
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
From @ipaper how to fix #PhoneTheft
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Phone thieves in London have started returning stolen devices as soon as they realize the phones aren’t iPhones.

#LondonNews #PhoneTheft #AndroidUsers #iPhoneValue #CrimeReport
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 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
[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
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
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
London police are cracking down on a massive phone theft epidemic! 📱 Last month's raids seized ~2,000 stolen phones & £200K ($266K) cash, revealing a "local-to-global criminal business model." 🌍 #LondonCrime #PhoneTheft #CriminalNetwork
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 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
One #iPhone led police to gang suspected of sending up to 40,000 stolen UK phones to China
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#MetPolice say they've dismantled international gang.
#MobilePhone #Smartphone #Phonetheft #TechCrime
One iPhone led police to gang who sent 40,000 snatched phones to China
BBC News is given access to what the Met Police says is the UK's largest operation against mobile phone thefts.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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
📱 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
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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