Police: Robbers Target Distracted Smartphone Users

Embarrassing accidents, like walking into parked cars or tripping over the curb, aside, Los Angeles police warn smartphone users that there's a new reason to take their eyes off that tiny screen.

LAPD Lt. Paul Vernon said he’s seen a 30 percent increase, year-to-year, in phones grabbed right out of distracted texters’ hands.

"Whether it’s on a phone or through text messaging on a phone, you’re not aware of what’s going on around you," Vernon said...

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