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
Met Police warn over rise in phone thefts
According to figures released by the Metroplitan Poilce a total of 9,751 mobiles were stolen in thefts or robberies last month - a 64 per cent rise on the number stolen in London in December three years ago. That is a staggering 300 a day. For tips on how to keep your phone safe:click here.
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