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An estimated 78,000 "snatch thefts" were reported in England and Wales in the year to March .
The prosecution rate for this offence is very low - the police say they are targeting the criminals responsible but cannot "arrest their way out of the problem" Victims of the crime have been telling the BBC of the impact it has had on them.
Police say manufacturers and tech firms have a bigger role to play.
Stolen phones can already be tracked and have their data erased through services such as " Find My iPhone" The Home Office is to host a summit at which tech companies and phone manufacturers will be asked to consider innovations that could help stop phones being traded illegally.
Police chiefs will also be tasked with gathering more intelligence on who is stealing phones.
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