Warning over pick-pockets
SHOPPERS across Norfolk are being urged to be vigilant over the Christmas period following a spate of purse theft.Pick-pockets have been particularly targeting people in the Norwich and Great Yarmouth areas.
SHOPPERS across Norfolk are being urged to be vigilant over the Christmas period following a spate of purse theft.
Pick-pockets have been particularly targeting people in the Norwich and Great Yarmouth areas. Eight incidents were reported to police in the two areas between 11am and 3pm on Wednesday.
Supt Nick Dean, based in Norwich, said: “With the festive season just around the corner now is a perfect time for pick-pockets to operate.
“This is a crime which causes a great deal of stress and inconvenience to the victims. But people can take simple measures to protect their personal possessions.
You may also want to watch:
“Be aware of who is around you, keep your bagged zipped up, be mindful of people bumping into you and be more vigilant when using a cash machine.”
Tips include not keeping you PIN number in your purse; do not carry large amounts of money; be aware of people stand too close; and do not carry your wallet in purse in a back trouser pocket or leave them unattended.
Most Read
- 1 Suspected murder victim had 'heart of gold' and 'loved life'
- 2 Rooms with a view? See two new hotel suites costing £120,000
- 3 7 big projects in Great Yarmouth and when they are happening
- 4 Funding for Hemsby sea defences a 'significant challenge'
- 5 Rail service disrupted after boat hits railway bridge
- 6 Inquest hears sister of Hannah Witheridge died while pregnant
- 7 Police search undergrowth as man arrested for murder of missing woman
- 8 Man arrested for murder of still missing 83-year-old
- 9 Man jailed for county lines drug dealing in Great Yarmouth
- 10 Man 'helping police with inquiries' in search for missing woman
Contact Norfolk police on 0845 45674567.
