Pocket thieves in the discounter: Caution in Südlohn-Oeding!

Pocket thieves in the discounter: Caution in Südlohn-Oeding!

in Südlohn-Oeding, a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, occurred on October 1, 2024, a striking incident, which again draws attention to the dangers of pickpocketing. Between 12.30 p.m. and 12.50 p.m., a customer of a consumer market was the victim of a pickpocket while she wanted to pay for her purchase at the cash register. Unfortunately, at this crucial moment she found that her wallet was missing.

The incident took place in a discounter on Pfarrer-Becker-Straße. The Borken police have now started the investigation and asks the population for clues to the theft. Interested parties can contact the crime commissioner on the phone number (02861) 9000.

How to operate pickpockets

pickpockets often take advantage of hectic situations to strike unnoticed. A short bumper or a fleeting touch are usually not noticed in a busy environment. In their investigation, the police found that these thieves are particularly active in shops without video surveillance where they must be less afraid to be caught in a fresh act. A typical tool of pickpockets is a diversion maneuver, mostly through an accomplice that involves the victim in a conversation or otherwise distracts his attention.

In order to protect themselves from such attacks, the police recommend that they accommodate valuables in closed interior pockets. Money and important documents should be better kept in different pockets to increase security. The use of breast bags or belt inside can offer additional protection. It is also advisable to wear bags so that the closure side points to the body and never let the valuables out of sight, not even while shopping.

The police therefore renew their warnings and give various tips that help protect themselves from pickpockets. It is not only important to the public that such thefts do not remain unpunished, but also that everyone should know how to protect themselves effectively. A large number of resources are available to the citizens for further information on security measures and behavior.

The clarification of the methods of pickpockets remains of central importance, since the number of unreported cases is large of non -reported incidents. The police encourage all, especially in fully occupied shops, and sensitize the population to the dangers that can lurk anytime or anywhere.

For a detailed view of the case and further information about the pickup theft and prevention - see the report on www.presseportal.de .