ST. LOUIS — Major cellphone providers have agreed to prevent stolen devices from being reactivated in their networks, fueling hope among law enforcement officers that the move will slow the surge in thefts of wireless devices.
Cellphone providers take steps to deter thefts
Monday, November 19, 2012 | 3:34 p.m. CST
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