iPhone robberies are spreading across the United States. Users beware.

iPhone robberies are spreading across the United States. Users beware. From New York City in the east of the United States to San Francisco and Los Angeles in the west, the crime of bold cell phone snatching has spread rapidly across the United States, like...

iPhone robberies are spreading across the United States. Users beware. From New York City in the east to San Francisco and Los Angeles in the west, the crime of bold cell phone snatching has spread rapidly across the United States, becoming as commonplace as "wallet snatching" in the past. The favorite target of robbers is the sought-after iPhone. Their modus operandi includes stealing it without anyone noticing, using force to seize it, and even grabbing it with a gun. San Francisco police reported that nearly half of all robberies in the city this year were related to mobile phones, and most of them occurred on the rapid transit system. The New York City police also stated that nearly 40% of robberies in the city were related to mobile phones. In Los Angeles, cell phone robberies accounted for more than a quarter of all robberies in the city, a 27% increase from last year. The robber's tactics include sitting next to an unsuspecting victim on a bus and grabbing him from behind as he exits the bus, killing him within seconds. Another robber snatched a female bus passenger’s iPhone while she was still talking on the phone. An ironic robbery occurred in Oakland, California on the 17th. Kalb, a candidate for city council, had just finished attending a community anti-crime meeting when his iPhone was robbed at gunpoint. San Francisco Senior Sergeant Jarrity said police discovered the trend about two years ago. He said: "Many young people have lived almost their entire lives on this expensive electronic device." Theft and robbery of mobile phones (especially expensive, all-powerful smartphones) have cost consumers millions of dollars, and law enforcement agencies and wireless communication companies across the country are trying to develop anti-theft and anti-robbery countermeasures for mobile phones. In addition to the user's photos and music files, smartphones also contain confidential personal email account and bank account information, posing greater risks. The San Francisco police's approach includes dispatching plainclothes officers to the rapid transit system, stepping up publicity, and warning people to "use your smartphone smartly." In New York City, after the latest iPhone 5 mobile phone was launched, the police encouraged buyers to register the phone's serial number with the police for tracking. In order to prevent the sale of stolen goods, the city of St. Louis is planning to order those who resell mobile phones to obtain a second-hand mobile phone dealer license. The reseller needs to provide the mobile phone identification number, collect the seller's name, address, a copy of the driver's license, and even thumbprints.