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CCTV shows woman’s phone snatched by moped thieves in north London - crooks strike on pavement in broad daylight as locals urge caution with pricey devices.
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Unaware woman has phone swiped by moped crooks amid fears Trump tariffs could see even more mobile thefts in capital

Andy Crick
Last updated: April 8, 2025 2:33 pm
Andy Crick Published April 8, 2025
Woman having her phone swiped from her hands by sneaky moped crooks as she strolled down the street. (Jam Press/@CrimeLDN)

An unaware woman had her phone swiped from her hands by sneaky moped crooks as she strolled down the street.

The pair of muggers spotted their victim as they went the opposite way down the busy road.

They pulled their scooter in between a car and a motorbike.

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After waiting for other pedestrians to move out of the way they then went up onto the pavement.

They sneaked up behind the woman, and the pillion passenger grabbed her phone from her grasp.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLDN)

She was helpless to stop them as they then sped off.

The theft was caught on CCTV in Broadway, Stamford Hill, north London.

Locals slammed the crooks but also called on Londoners to be careful, as reported on Need To Know.

CCTV shows woman’s phone snatched by moped thieves in north London - crooks strike on pavement in broad daylight as locals urge caution with pricey devices.
The theft took place in Broadway, Stamford Hill, north London. (Picture: Jam Press)

But one said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could see US tech giant Apple product prices rising.

Parts for iPhones are made in China, which has been hit by the biggest tariffs.

One said: “With Trump’s tariffs kicking in and iPhones expected to reach £2,000 or more.

“This will increase.”

Social media comment on the post of CCTV shows woman’s phone snatched by moped thieves in north London - crooks strike on pavement in broad daylight as locals urge caution with pricey devices.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Adam Cousins fumed: “Scum.”

Another added: “Only solution is to chop hands for this type of theft.”

Trevor Phillips said: “People in London should know by now not to walk down the street with their phone in their hand.

David Curry added: “Would you walk around holding out 25 to 30 £50 notes in your hand?

“I think not.

Social media comment on the post of CCTV shows woman’s phone snatched by moped thieves in north London - crooks strike on pavement in broad daylight as locals urge caution with pricey devices.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“So why do it with a £1,400 phone.”

Jacky said: “When will people learn to keep valuables hidden.”

The Met Police has been approached for comment.

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