[NSC] Pickpockets.

[Leekbrookgull]

Have you ever been a victim ? For me sadly yes,got 'hit' in a Manchester pub near the station years had just drawn 20 out in two Florence's tucked them into the back pocket drew one out to pay for drink slipped the changed into the front had my pint,felt a gentle nudge and an apology as someone lent across me to order a drink didn't think anything of it at the time. Walked to Piccadilly checking my pockets as you do and tumbled the nudge that something was missing. Maybe i am not alone ?

 

[ManOfSussex]

Over to you............

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

No, but I have played pocket billiards.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Have you ever been a victim ? For me sadly yes,got 'hit' in a Manchester pub near the station years had just drawn 20 out in two Florence's tucked them into the back pocket drew one out to pay for drink slipped the changed into the front had my pint,felt a gentle nudge and an apology as someone lent across me to order a drink didn't think anything of it at the time. Walked to Piccadilly checking my pockets as you do and tumbled the nudge that something was missing. Maybe i am not alone ?

Is that a Manc euphemism

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[The Mole]

Christmas Eve 1998 in Saigon - it was heaving and someone stole the emergency toilet paper out of my back pocket (you can tell,I’m a seasoned traveller!). Didn’t touch my money belt though.

 

[shingle]

Yes, twice in the same day in Rome, once in Pamplona and about 30 times in Ethiopia spread over many visits, some successful and some thwarted, and once 'ha ha' two pick pockets fighting in the market in Bahir Dar as I caught one and the other attacked him for ruining his chances as he was also targetting me.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Have you ever been a victim ? For me sadly yes,got 'hit' in a Manchester pub near the station years had just drawn 20 out in two Florence's tucked them into the back pocket drew one out to pay for drink slipped the changed into the front had my pint,felt a gentle nudge and an apology as someone lent across me to order a drink didn't think anything of it at the time. Walked to Piccadilly checking my pockets as you do and tumbled the nudge that something was missing. Maybe i am not alone ?

Tip- Never put your cash or wallet in your back pocket.

 

[shingle]

Would also like to say that some of the successful ones in Ethiopia have been brilliantly executed and I haven't minded being done and losing a couple of quid.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Would also like to say that some of the successful ones in Ethiopia have been brilliantly executed and I haven't minded being done and losing a couple of quid.

Some people just don't get it.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Had my wallet lifted walking out of the amex v sheffield wednesday. Only sixteen quid in it but bloody nightmare getting all my cards replaced

 

[Brian Parsons]

Yes in Mombasa, they were clever you got jostled with apologies etc then you go to buy something and no wallet. It was found however in a backstreet minus money.

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[spence]

Yes, twice in the same day in Rome, once in Pamplona and about 30 times in Ethiopia spread over many visits, some successful and some thwarted, and once 'ha ha' two pick pockets fighting in the market in Bahir Dar as I caught one and the other attacked him for ruining his chances as he was also targetting me.

You sound like an easy target.

 

[Motogull]

Pickpockets? Fire up the woodchipper. Unless they can be harvested for organ transplants. Maybe both?

 

[spence]

I knew two pickpockets well. Growing up in a village you knew everybody. Nothing really escapes.

These two would target charity shops where elderly people would shop.These were there favorite choice of victim. Quite often old women would leave there handbag opened or partially.. They would travel all over Sussex as they were to well known in the Mid Sussex area. I'm sure Edna might know them but it was a long time ago. Old people driving mobility scooters was another favorite of there's as they wouldn't feel the zip being opened as the bag is either in front of them or behind in a basket.

I also remember them earning over £300 cash and a gold ring from one lift from a shop called Keymarkets or it could have been called Bejam. What was sickening was it was just before Xmas.. Inside was a picture of her and her 3 children.

 

[BN9 BHA]

I knew two pickpockets well. Growing up in a village you knew everybody. Nothing really escapes.

These two would target charity shops where elderly people would shop.These were there favorite choice of victim. Quite often old women would leave there handbag opened or partially.. They would travel all over Sussex as they were to well known in the Mid Sussex area. I'm sure Edna might know them but it was a long time ago. Old people driving mobility scooters was another favorite of there's as they wouldn't feel the zip being opened as the bag is either in front of them or behind in a basket.

I also remember them earning over £300 cash and a gold ring from one lift from a shop called Keymarkets or it could have been called Bejam. What was sickening was it was just before Xmas.. Inside was a picture of her and her 3 children.

Feeling guilty now Spence?

 

[studio150]

Fish hooks on the inside of pockets keep pickpockets away.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

1967 in M&S in Western Road. I was a teenager with £10 (2 weeks wages) to spend just before I joined up.
I didn’t see anyone or feel anything as my purse was lifted from my bag. I was as upset at losing the purse as I was the money.
The shop assistant didn’t see anything either (it was before the days of a central pay desk).
I didn’t even have my bus fare home, but bumped into a former school friend later as I reported the theft. I hoped the dipper was just take the money & ditch the purse. It was a special present from a cousin. I didn’t get it back.
My friend bought me a coffee and gave me my bus fare. Good old Dad replaced the tenner.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I think during the current time they should be on furlough as its difficult for them to social distance

 

[Doonhamer7]

Yes, twice in the same day in Rome, once in Pamplona and about 30 times in Ethiopia spread over many visits, some successful and some thwarted, and once 'ha ha' two pick pockets fighting in the market in Bahir Dar as I caught one and the other attacked him for ruining his chances as he was also targetting me.

Yep, mine was in Ethiopia in Abu Dhabi, pair of shades (prescription!) and pack of cards from top pocket - saw it coming and it was so obvious, little nudge, a slight trip then bang items gobe