The police warn: How to protect yourself from pickpockets!

The police warn: How to protect yourself from pickpockets!

04.10.2024 - 09:30

District Police Authority Oberbergischer Kreis

In the Oberbergische Kreis, the citizens face an important challenge: pickpocketing. Often it is only short distractions that enable criminals to gain their quick access to personal objects. A friendly demand for the way or a supposedly helpful gesture can be enough to strike the Langfinger. For this reason, the Oberbergischer Kreis police have started an educational initiative and will participate in a focus week for prevention against pickpocketing.

comprehensive information for citizens

The initiative aims to sensitize people to the dangers of pickpocketing. The police inform about how citizens can better protect themselves from thieves and which behaviors are particularly helpful in dangerous situations. Regardless of the specific danger of long fingers, this information should also contribute to increasing security consciousness.

In addition to personal advice, interested parties can find helpful information on the Website of the North Rhine-Westphalia police. Details and further advice offer the educational measures on how to behave in shops or on lively streets in order to escape the dangers of pickpocketing. There are other insights at this link .

For press requests please contact:

District Police Authority Oberbergischer Kreis
press office
Telephone: 02261 /8199-1212
E-Mail: Pressestelle.gummersbach@polizei.nrw.de

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