Here are some more stats - regaring stolen cell phones in Quito. This is really a large problem and remember your phone is a target and higher end models such as blackberrys are highly sought.
The Observatorio de Seuridad Ciudana recently released their report on stolen cell phones in Quito. In 2009, the number was 3,360. The number increased to 4,050 in 2010.
http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ecuador-quito-cell-phone-target-thieves/