Phone thefts on the rise as new risk warnings issued | ITV News

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Phone thefts on the rise as new risk warnings issued | ITV News

Phone thefts are on the rise – and, with the summer holidays in full-flow, there are new warnings about the heightened risk, at home and abroad.

As we relax – whether out shopping, at festivals, or at pavement cafes – others may be at work.

Criminals could be eyeing up your valuable tech – looking to snatch it, to sell on.

Now – to combat this seasonal spike – a potential new solution is being trialled.

As our Consumer Editor, Chris Choi, explains.

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Date: August 6, 2025