Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves
The Guardian World
by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondentFebruary 17, 2026
London police say criminal gangs are using Snapchat to offer cash rewards of up to £380 for stolen iPhones
Gangs are recruiting children to go out to steal smartphones before they head to school, using Snapchat to offer rewards of up to £380 for the latest Apple iPhones, police have revealed.
The Metropolitan police said they were deploying new resources including drones and Surron ebikes to chase suspects as they step up their fight against phone snatching.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026