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Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London - Telecompaper

Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London - Telecompaper Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London...

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News Today

Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis - msn.com

Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis msn.com

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Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times

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Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis - msn.com

Apple’s ‘kill switch’ turns stolen phones useless as crackdown targets rising phone theft crisis msn.com

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Apple works with the Met to end iPhone theft - applemust.com

Apple works with the Met to end iPhone theft - applemust.com Apple works with the Met to end iPhone theft applemust.com

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News 7 Jun

Theft Reported At Hostel In Old Goa; Cameras, Phone And Cash Stolen From Tourist - Goemkarponn

Theft Reported At Hostel In Old Goa; Cameras, Phone And Cash Stolen From Tourist - Goemkarponn Theft Reported At Hostel In Old Goa; Cameras, Phone...

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News 7 Jun

Mumbai Police hand over 982 stolen phones to rightful owners - MSN

Mumbai Police hand over 982 stolen phones to rightful owners - MSN Mumbai Police hand over 982 stolen phones to rightful owners MSN

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News 7 Jun

Another top Labour figure's secret messages to Mandelson missing due to 'phone theft' - MSN

Another top Labour figure's secret messages to Mandelson missing due to 'phone theft' - MSN Another top Labour figure's secret messages to Mandelson...

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News 7 Jun

Man taken to hospital following alleged assault and phone theft in underpass - South Wales Argus

Man taken to hospital following alleged assault and phone theft in underpass - South Wales Argus Man taken to hospital following alleged assault and...

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News 7 Jun

Welsh Cabinet minister lost key Mandelson messages after phone theft - South Wales Argus

Welsh Cabinet minister lost key Mandelson messages after phone theft - South Wales Argus Welsh Cabinet minister lost key Mandelson messages after...

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News 7 Jun

Calls for CCTV and police details to be released after MP's alleged phone theft - South Wales Argus

Calls for CCTV and police details to be released after MP's alleged phone theft - South Wales Argus Calls for CCTV and police details to be released...

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News 7 Jun

Police release CCTV footage after handbag with cash and phone stolen in supermarket - EDP24

Police release CCTV footage after handbag with cash and phone stolen in supermarket - EDP24 Police release CCTV footage after handbag with cash and...

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News 7 Jun

Tech companies given deadline on plan to make stolen phones impossible to use - The National

Tech companies given deadline on plan to make stolen phones impossible to use - The National Tech companies given deadline on plan to make stolen...

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News 7 Jun

Top UK minister’s Mandelson messages missing after second reported phone theft - politico.eu

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News 7 Jun

Police bust a criminal syndicate behind the theft of high-end phones in Nairobi after advertising a stolen device on social media (PHOTO) - kenyan-post.com

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News 7 Jun

Top UK minister’s Mandelson messages missing after second reported phone theft - politico.eu

Top UK minister’s Mandelson messages missing after second reported phone theft - politico.eu Top UK minister’s Mandelson messages missing after...

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News 7 Jun

Police bust a criminal syndicate behind the theft of high-end phones in Nairobi after advertising a stolen device on social media (PHOTO) - kenyan-post.com

Police bust a criminal syndicate behind the theft of high-end phones in Nairobi after advertising a stolen device on social media (PHOTO) kenyan-post.

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Seizures 7 Jun

Police Bust Bungoma Hacking Syndicate and Recover 91 Stolen Phones - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Police Bust Bungoma Hacking Syndicate and Recover 91 Stolen Phones - streamlinefeed.co.ke Police Bust Bungoma Hacking Syndicate and Recover 91 Stolen...

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Arrests 7 Jun

Two arrested as police recover 91 stolen mobile phones and 5 flashing tools in Bungoma Town - TV47 Digital

Two arrested as police recover 91 stolen mobile phones and 5 flashing tools in Bungoma Town TV47 Digital

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Arrests 7 Jun

Two mobile phone snatchers arrested by Delhi Police; three stolen phones recovered - thehawk.in

Two mobile phone snatchers arrested by Delhi Police; three stolen phones recovered - thehawk.in Two mobile phone snatchers arrested by Delhi Police;...

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News 31 May

A phone is snatched every eight minutes in London —… - inkl

A phone is snatched every eight minutes in London —… - inkl A phone is snatched every eight minutes in London —… inkl

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Seizures 31 May

Delhi Police return 532 lost, stolen phones under Operation Vishwas - The Times of India

Delhi Police return 532 lost, stolen phones under Operation Vishwas - The Times of India Delhi Police return 532 lost, stolen phones under Operation...

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News 31 May

AMCODET lauds NCC-DMS initiative to curb phone theft - Nigerian NewsDirect

AMCODET lauds NCC-DMS initiative to curb phone theft - Nigerian NewsDirect AMCODET lauds NCC-DMS initiative to curb phone theft Nigerian NewsDirect

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Arrests 31 May

Police Recover 22 Stolen Phones, Arrest Two in Nairobi CBD After Online Tip-Off - capitalfm.co.ke

Police Recover 22 Stolen Phones, Arrest Two in Nairobi CBD After Online Tip-Off - capitalfm.co.ke Police Recover 22 Stolen Phones, Arrest Two in...

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News 31 May

Martin Lewis Urges Immediate Action to Protect Stolen Smartphones - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Martin Lewis Urges Immediate Action to Protect Stolen Smartphones - streamlinefeed.co.ke Martin Lewis Urges Immediate Action to Protect Stolen...

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News 24 May

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China - Radio-Canada

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China Radio-Canada

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News 24 May

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China - CBC

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China CBC

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News 24 May

London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police crack down - South West Londoner

London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police crack down - South West Londoner London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police...

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Seizures 24 May

Police Raid Suspected Syndicate Safehouse, Recover Stolen Mobile Phones - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Police Raid Suspected Syndicate Safehouse, Recover Stolen Mobile Phones - streamlinefeed.co.ke Police Raid Suspected Syndicate Safehouse, Recover...

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News 24 May

London’s stolen smartphone crisis: victims face escalating threats and blackmail - Mix Vale

London’s stolen smartphone crisis: victims face escalating threats and blackmail - Mix Vale London’s stolen smartphone crisis: victims face...

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Arrests 17 May

Gang who trafficking tens of thousands of stolen mobiles out of the UK facing jail - MSN

Gang who trafficking tens of thousands of stolen mobiles out of the UK facing jail - MSN Gang who trafficking tens of thousands of stolen mobiles out...

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Seizures 17 May

Delhi Police Nab 3, Recover 66 Stolen iPhones in Snatching Racket Bust - The Chenab Times

Delhi Police Nab 3, Recover 66 Stolen iPhones in Snatching Racket Bust - The Chenab Times Delhi Police Nab 3, Recover 66 Stolen iPhones in Snatching...

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News 17 May

iPhone users among prime targets, three held with 66 stolen phones in Delhi - The Economic Times

iPhone users among prime targets, three held with 66 stolen phones in Delhi - The Economic Times iPhone users among prime targets, three held with 66...

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News 17 May

North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of man after mobile phone stolen from Harrogate bar - MSN

North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of man after mobile phone stolen from Harrogate bar - MSN North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of man...

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Arrests 17 May

Man arrested in south London over Morgan McSweeney phone theft - MSN

Man arrested in south London over Morgan McSweeney phone theft - MSN Man arrested in south London over Morgan McSweeney phone theft MSN

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Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London - Metro.co.uk
News 19 Apr

Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London - Metro.co.uk

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Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized - BBC
Arrests 19 Apr

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized - BBC

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized - BBC (Source: News Feed)

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Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London - Metro.co.uk
News 19 Apr

Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London - Metro.co.uk

Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London - Metro.co.uk Tourist creates world's first pickpocket map after a trip to London...

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Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized - BBC
Arrests 19 Apr

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized - BBC

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Dorset MP slams 'decriminalisation' of phone theft in underfunded Dorset Police - Bournemouth Echo
News 19 Apr

Dorset MP slams 'decriminalisation' of phone theft in underfunded Dorset Police - Bournemouth Echo

Dorset MP slams 'decriminalisation' of phone theft in underfunded Dorset Police - Bournemouth Echo Dorset MP slams 'decriminalisation' of phone theft...

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UK officials pressure Apple, Google on phone theft - MSN
News 19 Apr

UK officials pressure Apple, Google on phone theft - MSN

UK officials pressure Apple, Google on phone theft - MSN UK officials pressure Apple, Google on phone theft MSN

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Bengaluru police bust IPL stadium theft racket; 75 stolen phones recovered - MSN
Seizures 19 Apr

Bengaluru police bust IPL stadium theft racket; 75 stolen phones recovered - MSN

Bengaluru police bust IPL stadium theft racket; 75 stolen phones recovered - MSN Bengaluru police bust IPL stadium theft racket; 75 stolen phones...

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More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown
Arrests 15 Apr

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

Four men have been arrested after thousands of phones were raided from a convenience store in London

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Tips 3 Dec

Revolut unveils Street Mode to fight transfer muggings

Revolut has launched Street Mode, a location-aware security feature that adds extra checks and a one-hour delay on transfers outside trusted locations to combat transfer mugging.

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News 3 Dec

Alexa Chung Becomes Latest Celebrity Targeted by Phone Snatchers in London

TV presenter and model Alexa Chung clung on to her phone after being targeted by a thief in east London, refusing to let them take it during an important conversation.

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Arrests 3 Dec

Phone Shop Robbery Gang Jailed for 55 Years Following Met Investigation

Members of an organized crime group have been jailed for a total of more than 55 years following a Met Police investigation into mobile phone shop robberies across London.

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Statistics 3 Dec

The Public Deserves Better - Met Phone Theft Lead

Metropolitan Police's newly appointed lead on phone theft admits the force's work has not been "good enough" with just 1% of thefts resulting in charges.

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Seizures 3 Dec

One iPhone Led Police to Gang Who Sent 40,000 Stolen UK Phones to China

Metropolitan Police dismantle international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China in the UK's largest ever operation against phone thefts.

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Tips 3 Dec

Mobile Phone Theft: What to Do If Your Device Is Stolen

Expert guide on protecting yourself against phone theft and what steps to take immediately if your device is stolen, including securing your accounts and contacting your bank.

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London Crime Crackdown: Over 140 Arrested Including Phone Thieves
Arrests 3 Dec

London Crime Crackdown: Over 140 Arrested Including Phone Thieves

Met Police deployed over 100 additional officers in London's West End ahead of Christmas, arresting phone thieves and using facial recognition technology to tackle criminals.

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Arrests 3 Dec

Serial Phone Robber Jailed for Northern Line Muggings

Teddy Kelt has been sentenced to over 3 years in prison for a series of mobile phone thefts targeting passengers on London's Northern Line.

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