"It used to be people stole a phone so they could sell on a phone. Now it seems they are stealing phones to get into all of your data and take money."
"The nights drawing in earlier, it gives people an opportunity...for offending," said Superintendent John Loveless, highlighting the increased risk of thefts during darker months.
"BTP says there are three main 'gadget-grabber tactics' to beware of: The Plucker, The Grabber, and The Snatcher, which illustrate the methods thieves are using to target phones."
"Reports of theft and robberies on trains and at stations shot up 58% from 2018 to 2023, according to British Transport Police (BTP) data, emphasizing the growing issue of urban crime."
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