Support institution for families of children with autism is invaded and laptops and cell phones are stolen in Salvador
The Association of Friends of Autists of Bahia in Salvador was robbed, losing several laptops, cell phones, and essential supplies.
Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program
The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.
Alto Tietê has nearly 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed per day in 2025
In 2025, the Alto Tietê region reported an average of 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed each day, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.
Police summons 500 people to return stolen cell phones in São Luís
The Maranhão Civil Police summoned 500 individuals to return stolen cell phones as part of a recovery program in São Luís.
Operation Rastreio: police returns another batch of stolen cell phones to their owners
The police in Rio de Janeiro are returning stolen cell phones to their owners as part of 'Operation Rastreio', with notifications sent out for pickups this week.
MPs demand compulsory kill switch for stolen phones to deter thieves
UK MPs are pushing for mandatory kill switches on stolen phones to prevent thefts and incapacitate stolen devices.
PM arrests 458 people and apprehends 74 minors during Carnival in RJ; 97 cell phones were seized
During the Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, police reported the arrest of 458 individuals and the apprehension of 74 minors, along with the seizure of 97 stolen cell phones.
The route of stolen cell phones: a member of the gang discovered by a journalist's perseverance will remain imprisoned
A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.
Ten cell phones stolen from Mexican delegation during parade in Ambato
During the Folklore Festival parade in Ambato, a Mexican delegate reported the theft of ten cell phones that were secured in a bag onstage.
Police dressed as 'Scooby-Doo' arrest 3 suspects and recover 8 cell phones at a block party in downtown São Paulo
Three suspects were arrested for cellphone theft while disguised police officers recovered eight stolen phones at a street party in São Paulo.
More than 80 stolen cell phones are recovered by police in Rio Branco; find out how to retrieve them
The Civil Police of Rio Branco has returned 86 stolen or robbed cell phones to their owners as part of an ongoing initiative to recover stolen property.
Owner is arrested with 15 stolen cell phones in a store in downtown Feira de Santana
A cell phone store owner was arrested after police discovered 15 stolen mobile phones at his store in downtown Feira de Santana, Brazil.
Woman detained with 43 stolen cell phones during carnival preview in Natal
A woman was arrested in Natal after being caught with 43 cell phones stolen during a carnival preview event.
In partnership with Meta, SSP begins notifying stolen phones via verified number
The São Paulo Public Security Secretariat has partnered with Meta to send notifications regarding stolen or stolen mobile phones from a verified number to enhance security and credibility.
Man arrested with stolen cell phones in popular mall in downtown BH
A man was arrested in downtown Belo Horizonte for selling stolen cell phones during a police operation.
iPhone users urged to set up text feature that could help recover stolen phones
iPhone users are encouraged to enable a new text feature that automates the location tracking of stolen or lost devices and notifies trusted contacts.