The Metropolitan Police has intensified efforts against mobile phone theft, leading to 230 arrests and over 1,000 phones confiscated in a single week. Enhanced policing strategies in hotspot areas include deploying plain-clothed officers and utilizing tracking technology to recover stolen devices. The rise in smartphone-related crime is alarming, with an estimated £50 million-a-year market in stolen phones in London. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is addressing this issue, focusing on improving phone security to prevent resales. Victims express concern over personal data security following thefts, highlighting the emotional impact of such crimes.
"It's frustrating because that's exactly where this sort of thing typically happens. I'm always telling people to be careful, but for one moment I forgot and my phone went off into the distance."
"I was surprised by the police response to my phone being stolen. Officers visited me at home, and they used a tracker to locate my device."
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