Is mobile phone theft becoming an issue of concern?

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Is mobile phone theft becoming an issue of concern?

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By Rhiannon Pate 12KH

Criterion A

The percentage of robberies involving mobile phones has soared from 8% in 1999 to a record 28% in 2001 with 700,000 mobiles being stolen last year in the U.K. alone it was reported on the BBC news web site this month.

They also stated that, on New Year's day, a 19 year old woman was shot in the head by a mugger trying to steal her mobile phone. A few days later three boys were held up by a gun man demanding their mobile phone. Experts are now warning, "Do not use your phone when you are on your own at night; set it to vibrate rather than ring; and use locks to prevent people making calls on your phone".

Statistically, victims are most likely to be under the age of 17 and, worryingly, the average age of a perpetrator is just 16.

For victims, a great deal of personal stress may be caused, money is lost - both due to the loss of their hand set and any unauthorised calls made. The thief can cause