Sunday, September 14, 2025

London heist: phone stolen by thieves

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Akara Etteh
Akara Etteh had his phone stolen as he walked out of a Tube station.

Akara Etteh was walking out of a Tube station in London when a thief on an electric bike snatched his phone. Despite chasing them, the thief got away. This kind of theft is common, with 78,000 cases reported within a year in England and Wales.

Phone Location

Akara tracked his stolen iPhone to different locations in London using his laptop. However, the phone eventually ended up in Shenzhen, China, leaving him frustrated and unable to retrieve it.

Police Assistance

Akara reported the theft to the police, who closed the case due to difficulties in identifying the thief. Many victims like Akara face challenges in getting their stolen phones back.

Prevention Measures

To combat phone theft, authorities urge manufacturers to develop better tracking and disabling features for stolen devices. This could deter thieves and prevent illegal resale of stolen phones.

How much do you know?

What happened to Akara Etteh as he was leaving a Tube station in London?
His phone was stolen
He lost his wallet
He bumped into someone
He missed his train
How did the thief steal Akara Etteh's phone?
On an electric bike
On foot
In a car
On a scooter
Where did Akara Etteh track his stolen iPhone to using his laptop?
Different locations in London
Manchester
Paris
Berlin
Where did the stolen phone end up eventually?
Shenzhen, China
New York, USA
Tokyo, Japan
Sydney, Australia
Why did the police close Akara Etteh's theft case?
Difficulties in identifying the thief
Lack of evidence
They were too busy
They didn't believe him
What do authorities suggest manufacturers develop to combat phone theft?
Better tracking and disabling features
Better phone cases
Faster processors
Sharper screens
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