Met launch anti-theft campaign
The Met have launched a new street robbery campaign in an attempt to combat the peak in thefts they see each January. In particular the latest campaign will focus on mobile phone thef
Londoners warned over mobile thefts
Police have revealed a shocking surge in thefts of mobile phones in London.
Ten thousand were stolen in December alone - that's more 300 every day.
Scotland Yard released the figures as it launched a new advertising campaign warning Londoners about the risks of becoming a victim.
Rags Martel reports.
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