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Police are stepping up measures against pickpockets in the Märkisches Kreis!
On October 9th, the police in the Märkischer Kreis will increase the prevention of pickpocketing. Advice telephone available.
Police are stepping up measures against pickpockets in the Märkisches Kreis!
In the Märkisches Kreis, the police will take more intensive action against pickpockets in the future. This emerges from the current communication from the police officers, who want to counteract the increasing number of pickpockets with a package of measures. In 2024 alone, there were 39,757 registered cases in North Rhine-Westphalia, after 39,519 in 2023. This development not only ensures increased police presence, but also a noticeable increase in the population's need for security. Come-On reports that ...
On Thursday, October 9th, officers will be active in city areas distributing flyers and holding discussions with citizens. In addition, posters are put up to inform the population about the dangers of pickpocketing and to give preventative tips. An additional helpline can be reached on the same day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 02372/90995511. Express reports that ...
What tricks do pickpockets use?
Pickpockets often work in teams and use a variety of tricks to steal unnoticed. The police warn in particular that perpetrators have many different diversion methods available to them. These range from supposed hugs with flowers or tourists asking for directions to the jostling trick in crowded transport. The tricks are quite inventive and constantly adapting, so it is advisable to stay vigilant. Information about common methods is available on the Polizeiberatung website.
The most well-known tricks include:
- Blumen-Trick: Täter umarmen das Opfer oder stecken ihm eine Blume an, während sie die Brieftasche stehlen.
- Falsche-Touristen-Trick: Falsche Touristen fragen nach dem Weg und stehlen während der Ablenkung aus der Handtasche.
- Stauerzeuger-Trick: Täter blockieren Rolltreppen, während Komplizen in die Taschen der abgelenkten Opfer greifen.
- Rempel-Trick: Täter rempeln Opfer an oder arbeiten mit Komplizen zusammen, um abzulenken und zu stehlen.
- Geldwechsel-Trick: Täter bitten um Münzwechsel und stehlen während der Ablenkung Banknoten.
The consequences for the victims
Victims of pickpocketing not only lose their money, but often also lose personal items such as ID cards, keys and important documents. Getting these things back can be a tedious and time-consuming process. It is no wonder that the fear of another attack significantly affects citizens' sense of security.
The police in the Märkisches Kreis working hand in hand with the population is therefore seen as an essential measure to increase security in the region. Stay careful and find out about the tricks used by pickpockets to avoid becoming a victim yourself.