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London's Most Notorious Phone Thief Jailed After High-Speed Chase

Sonny Stringer sentenced to two years for stealing 24 phones in under an hour and dangerous driving.

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Sonny Stringer, 28, mounted pavements and reached speeds of 50mph to escape the police on his high-powered e-bike

Overview

  • Stringer used an electric bike to snatch 24 phones in a single morning across London.
  • Police used CCTV to track and eventually stop Stringer with a tactical maneuver.
  • The thief narrowly avoided pedestrians, including a family with a buggy, during his spree.
  • Stringer was found with a Faraday bag containing 22 stolen phones; two more were recovered nearby.
  • Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant while using mobile phones in public spaces.