Gardai issue warning on mobile phone thefts

So, when are we most vulnerable to suffer at the hands of a mobile phone thief?

Figures and statistics released by an Garda Siochana today state that a quarter of mobile phones are stolen between midnight and 4am.

The figures, released as part of the National Crime Prevention Day of Action, say that after mobile phones, cash and credit cards are the most common items stolen.

A third of thefts from persons involve a ‘snatch and grab’ in public, the figures claim, while half of all thefts from persons, robbery from persons, and assaults happen between Friday and Sunday.

'We want people to enjoy themselves when out, and taking a few easy steps can greatly reduce the chances of their day or night being ruined. These include remaining observant, be conscious of your alcohol intake, don’t make it easy for a thief to take your phone by leaving it on the table, and avoid walking in dark locations,' said Sgt Alan Roughneen of the National Crime Prevention Unit.

Further crime prevention advice relating to personal safety is available from www.garda.ie<http://www.garda.ie/