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Woman has phone snatched by e-bike thieves in London backstreet - trio in black strike in Vauxhall as victim tries to chase them, latest in city’s phone theft surge.
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Three crooks on e-bikes steal woman’s mobile phone as she walks down backstreet

Charlie Watton
Last updated: April 21, 2025 11:13 am
Charlie Watton Published April 21, 2025
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Three crooks on e-bikes stealing a woman’s mobile phone as she walked down a backstreet in Vauxhall, South London. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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Three crooks on e-bikes stole a woman’s mobile as she walked down a backstreet

The trio dressed in black crept up behind the victim who was chatting on the phone.

The lady in the cream coat was unaware of the men until it was too late.

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One of them reached out and snatched her phone out of her hand before they whizzed off.

The shocked victim tried to chase the men down as they fled the scene, as reported by Need To Know.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

It took place on Miles Road Arches, Vauxhall, south London, last Tuesday (15 Apr).

Woman has phone snatched by e-bike thieves in London backstreet - trio in black strike in Vauxhall as victim tries to chase them, latest in city’s phone theft surge.
The robbery took place on Miles Road Arches, Vauxhall, south London. (Picture: Jam Press)

This is one of the latest incidents of phones being taken in the capital city with thieves on bikes patrolling the streets.

Members of the public urged people to keep their mobiles hidden in the capital.

Mark said: “Great lesson learned, get off your phone.”

Social media comment on the post of Woman has phone snatched by e-bike thieves in London backstreet - trio in black strike in Vauxhall as victim tries to chase them, latest in city’s phone theft surge.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Johnny added: “You need a 360 degree view in London.”

One said: “I’m sorry but if you’re walking around London on your phone not paying attention in 2025 I don’t feel sorry for you.”

Another said: “Holding phone in public in London is asking for it.”

Social media comment on the post of Woman has phone snatched by e-bike thieves in London backstreet - trio in black strike in Vauxhall as victim tries to chase them, latest in city’s phone theft surge.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

The Met Police has been approached for a comment.

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