Rejected petition Deploy specialist officers in mobile phone theft hot spot areas.

Parliament should pass a law to deploy specialist officers in areas such as Oxford Street and make example of thieves robbing phones in the streets.

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This persistent theft of mobile phones across London is causing distress amongst citizens. It is giving a very bad name to London internationally. We are a laughing stock for global investors and tourists when it comes to law and order. This is affecting the decisions of investors globally.

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Date submitted 27 January 2025
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