London tourist recovers stolen phone hidden in brick

A tourist in London recovered their stolen phone after tracking it to an address and finding it hidden in a brick, highlighting the city's rising phone theft problem. The victim, targeted during a mugging, used the "Find My" app to locate the phone. Police confirmed the city is experiencing "phone thefts on an industrial scale," with criminals profiting from reselling stolen devices. London police reported over 81,000 phones stolen last year, prompting increased patrols and awareness campaigns. Tourists are advised to be vigilant and consider preventative measures like lanyards.