The Civil Police identified that the Santa Ifigênia region, located in the center of São Paulo (SP), remains the largest location for locating stolen and stolen cell phones shortly after the crime.
The analysis, based on police reports recorded between March and November 2025, mapped approximately 390,000 records involving theft of cell phones. Of these,
With the information, the police launched, this Wednesday (26), the fourth phase of “Operation Big Mobile” against criminal organizations involved in receiving and selling stolen or stolen devices.
In the action, searches were carried out at points of sale throughout the state, including cities such as Diadema, Taboão da Serra, Santos, Praia Grande, Limeira and Ribeirão Preto, in addition to the capital.
According to the police,
Operation Big Mobile already has more than 38 thousand cell phones seized. All devices will be subjected to forensic examination, and those with identification and police report records will be returned to the victims.
*Under AR supervision.
