Celebrity phone theft attempt fails as thief grabs empty box
Big Brother star Henry Southan recounts a failed phone theft attempt in an O2 shop. The incident highlights a worrying trend of celebrity-targeted crime in London.
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Evri driver filmed stealing parcel from doorstep
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Rare William Blake 'The Tyger' to fetch £120k
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Pushkin Heist: 170 Rare Russian Books Stolen
Investigation reveals how thieves stole 170 rare Russian classics from European libraries between 2022-2023. Was this an organised crime operation?
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Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
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UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
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