... phenomenon. On average, approximately 230 phones are stolen each day, nearly double the rate from five years ago. The rapid growth of these figures indicates that gadget thefts have become one of the fastest-spreading categories of crime. Official data ... ... accounts on stolen phones, preventing criminals from capitalizing on the device or its data. Apple indicates that it has already invested significantly in user protection (such as in activation lock and remote data wipe systems), but law enforcement believes ...