All articles tagged with #pickpocketing
A 93-year-old man in Portland was pickpocketed, and thieves used his credit cards to buy $1,500 in gift cards. The suspects, who have committed similar crimes along the I-5 corridor, were caught on video and are being sought by police. The public is urged to help identify the suspects.
Portland police have identified three suspects accused of pickpocketing shoppers at Costco and WinCo stores, using stolen credit and debit cards to make purchases. Authorities are not releasing the suspects' names yet and are asking potential victims to contact them to help gather surveillance footage for the investigation.
Three men are wanted for pickpocketing a 93-year-old man in a Costco parking lot in northeast Portland, with police suspecting more victims. The suspects used the stolen credit cards to buy gift cards and have committed similar crimes in Seattle. Authorities have released security footage and are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspects.
An MMO player in Old School RuneScape has pickpocketed a cult of racists 500,000 times in pursuit of easy clue scrolls for their Iron Man account, accumulating a massive haul of items including robes, chickens, shrimp, and more. Despite spending "like 100 hours" on this endeavor, they insist they are mentally "fine" and are determined to continue until they reach 1 million pickpocketing attempts.
A 23-year-old man, Victor Manuel Castro Ordornez, was arrested and charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and theft by appropriation in connection with cell phone pickpocketing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Officers responded to multiple reports of stolen phones and detained Castro-Ordonez after finding him with a bag containing 35 stolen phones. The value of the phones was estimated between $17,500 and $45,500. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of pickpocketing at the festival, with hundreds of phones being stolen each year.
The Outxe Phone Lanyard Tether is a genius solution for keeping your phone safe from pickpockets and drops while traveling. Currently on sale for $10 on Amazon, this durable lanyard attaches to the inside of your purse or belt loop, securely holding your phone in place. The stretchy, tear-resistant material and reinforced metal ring and clip make it difficult for pickpockets to snatch your phone. Customers have praised its effectiveness in preventing theft and protecting their phones from damage. It is compatible with all cell phones and can also be used as a protective key loop.
Pickpocketing thefts in London have more than doubled in 2022, reaching a record high of 7,899 incidents, according to data from the British Transport Police. The Central Line of the London Underground, which passes through central London and stops at popular attractions, had the highest number of reported pickpocketing incidents. Thieves often operate in teams, create distractions, or use crowded areas to their advantage. Travelers are advised to stay vigilant, keep their valuables secure, and report any incidents to the police.