Phone thefts on the rise in Nottingham
It's sparked a police investigation.
Police are telling people to be extra careful with their phones on nights out in Nottingham in the run up to Christmas.
It follows a spate of reports of phones going missing while people are drinking in pubs and clubs in the city centre.
An investigation to catch those responsible is underway.
Inspector Paul Gummer, who leads the City Centre neighbourhood policing team, said:
“The investigation into those crimes continues but we have established thieves are travelling into Nottingham City Centre to deliberately target people in drink both in pubs and clubs and on the streets late at night.
“Lots of people rely on smart phones for all kinds of purposes, including getting themselves home after a night out – so not having your phone at the end of the night can leave you stranded.
“The thieves target people in drink because they know they will be less careful and less aware of things happening around them. Many victims are unaware of exactly where and when the phone was taken, only realising they have been a victim as they go to get the taxi home or similar.
“It is unrealistic of the police to suggest not taking your phone on a night out, so please think about your phone, how and where you will carry it when you are out to keep it safe and make that plan now in the sober light of day.”