RYEDALE people are being warned to watch out for mobile phone thieves. In the last six months 56 phones have been stolen is the district.

Community safety officer PC Terry Triffitt said: "We are having a leaflet campaign to warn people about looking after their mobile phones. They are desirable objects, and people who may be getting them as Christmas presents need to take care."

He said the mobile phones should be post-coded.

Updated: 11:51 Saturday, December 22, 2001