Christmas market Erfurt: Police warn of pickpockets in the hustle and bustle!

Christmas market Erfurt: Police warn of pickpockets in the hustle and bustle!

Erfurt, Deutschland - The Christmas market in Erfurt is a real festival of the senses, but there is a dark reality behind its festive facade. While thousands of visitors enjoy the delicious mulled wine fragrance and the sparkling lights, the authorities urgently warn of a trucking danger: pickpocket. The police have found that especially in the dense crowds that gather around the popular stands is the likelihood of becoming the victim of the theft. "Be vigilant," is the urgent advice of the criminal officers who advocate to secure valuables well and to leave unnecessary jewelry at home. In order to protect yourself, valuables should be kept inside the clothes and handbags should always be closed and worn close to the body, so Thuringia .

increased safety precautions according to Magdeburg attack

The dark clouds of uncertainty pull even more over the Christmas markets in Thuringia, since the police at the Erfurt market recently had to carry out a precautionary evacuation. This measure was taken to the Christmas market in Magdeburg after the fatal attack, even if there was no concrete threat to Erfurt. As the police emphasized, the evacuation was relaxed and quick, the decision was made by the organizers based on the current situation. The Erfurt Christmas market visitors were able to breathe relief the next day when the markets opened again, but without a music program to commemorate the victim of the attack. Interior Minister Georg Maier assured that the police presence in the markets is reinforced and that, among other things, long weapons are patrolled to ensure security, reports