London is grappling with a troubling rise in mobile phone theft, marked by fake blue plaques on pavements indicating stolen devices' locations. Last year, over 70,137 phones were taken, making it the phone snatch capital of Europe. Despite recovering more than 1,000 devices over two years, less than half were returned to their owners due to difficulties in identification. Authorities are urging residents to utilize phone security features and remain vigilant against fraud, as scammers exploit stolen devices for further crimes. The City of London Police are actively cracking down on these crimes, seizing illegal e-bikes and scooters to enhance safety.
Fake blue plaques marking mobile phone theft locations in London highlight a significant issue: over 70,000 devices stolen last year, emphasizing police efforts to curb the crime.
With over 1,000 recovered devices, less than half could be returned to their owners. This illustrates both the challenge of phone recovery and the broader issue of theft.
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