Cycling Mobile Phone Snatcher Caged

A ruthless mobile phone snatcher, who specialised in deliberately crashing his bike into victims, has been locked-up for four years and four months.

Jon Jon Halls, 20, of Upper Street, Islington was responsible for organised and planned snatches – many in the City of London.

As his crime spree progressed he became more and more violent.

On April 27 he deliberately crashed his bicycle into a member of the public walking along Shoreditch High Street.

This resulted in several mobile phones falling to the ground and Halls assaulting a passer-by, who chased him.

Inspector Dan Green, of the Proactive Crime Team at the City of London Police, said: “This was great collaborative work between the City of London Police and Metropolitan Police Service to bring Halls to justice. 

“I’m sure his arrest has had a significant impact on the snatch offences committed in the last six months. 

“Four phones were recovered from victims Halls had targeted in the City. All have been returned to their owners.

“If you come to the City with the intention of stealing mobile phones you will receive a robust response as we work hard to bring you to justice. 

“We will relentlessly target those who offend in the City and those who dispose of stolen phones.

“Should you be a victim of, or witness, a phone snatching, call 999 immediately.”