iPhone Stolen Device Protection is thwarting prolific London thieves
11-06-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com

iPhone Stolen Device Protection is thwarting prolific London thieves

The number of iPhones stolen in London that have been reactivated by thieves has plummeted in recent weeks, preventing them from being sold and, hopefully, making iPhones less likely to be stolen in the future.
Apple's Stolen Device Protection is getting the job done
The theft of iPhones has become a real problem for London in recent years. So much so that some thieves have been known to hand back a stolen phone if it turns out not to be an iPhone.Thieves typically use mopeds to ride up to a vic
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