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If you're hitting Do West Fest or any crowded summer festival, keep your phone close. One Toronto resident's theft warning is a timely reminder that pickpockets are working the crowds. Yarah shared a post on TikTok about losing her phone at Do West Fest, the popular street festival that drew thousands to Dundas Street West over the weekend. She described how a girl positioned herself behind her in the crowd, placing hands on her waist — a classic distraction tactic — before the phone disappeared from her pocket. When Yarah checked with police, three other festivalgoers reported their phones had also been stolen. The incident sparked dozens of comments from Toronto residents sharing similar experiences at festivals and large events. Theft rings often target summer festivals where attendees are distracted by music, food, and crowds. The TTC-adjacent warnings have circulated before, but this weekend's coordinated theft spree is a fresh reminder that summer events draw opportunistic thieves. Keep valuables secure, watch your surroundings, and consider leaving your phone at home if you're planning a heavy night out.